1999 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 141

yellowblue It works only when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears Empty (E) you still have a little fuel left. There is a reserve of about 1.5 gallons (5.6 L) in the fuel tank. You need to get more fuel right away. Here are some concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and do not indicate anything wrong with the fuel gage. Low Fuel Light A light near the Empty (E) mark on the fuel gage comes on when your vehicle is low on fuel. You have less than 3 gallons (11.7 L) remaining in your fuel tank. D At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads Full (F). D It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated half full, but it took more (or less) than half of the tank's capacity to fill it. speed up or stop your vehicle. the way back to Empty (E). D The gage moves a little when you turn a corner, D When you turn the engine off, the gage doesn't go all 2-79