1999 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual - Page 126
1999 Chevrolet Prizm Manual
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yellowblue Fuel Gage Here are five things some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: D At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads F (full). D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill it. filling the vehicle with fuel. speed up. D It takes the gage several minutes to read F (full) after Standard Cluster Optional Cluster D The gage moves a little when you turn, stop or D The gage doesn't go back to E (empty) when you turn off the ignition. Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. The fuel gage works only when the ignition switch is ON. When the gage first indicates E (empty), you still have a little fuel left (about 1 or 2 gallons (3.8 L or 7.6 L)) but you need to get more right away. When your vehicle is low on fuel the low fuel warning light will also come on to remind you to add fuel. Low Fuel Light This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See "Fuel" in the Index. 2-56