1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 200

Fuel Gage 0 It takes a little more or less fuel tofill up than the gage indicated, For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but actually took a little more it or less than half the tank's capacity tofill the tank. brake or speed up. E e' I a The gage moves a littlewhen you turn a corner, 0 EB I The gage doesn't go back to EMPTY (E) when you turn off the ignition. Low Fuel Warning Light Canadian If your fuel is low, the warning light next to the fuel gage will go on and stay on until you add fuel. United States Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the gage first indicates EMPTY (E), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. After filling the fuel tank, gage will not read the FULL (F) until the ignition is turned on. Here are fourthings that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: 0 If the warning light is still on after adding fuel, you need to reset the warning light. To reset the warning light, turn the ignition to OFF then to ON. If the light stays on, see your dealer forservice. This lightwill also come on when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, to show you it is worlung. If it doesn't come on as you start your vehicle, have it fixed right away. At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F).