1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 136

Fuel Gage NOTICE: The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil level when you are starting your engine. It does notkeep monitoring the level once your engine is running. Also, the oil level check only off works when the engine has been turnedlong enough for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. The gage works only when the ignition switch is in the RUN position. Check Gages Light This warning light will come on briefly whenyou are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages to see if they are in the warning areas. I I CHECK GAGES When the gage pointer first indicates EMPTY (E), you still have a little fuel left (about one to two gallons), but you need to get more right away. Here are four concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything iswrong with the fuel gage. At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F). It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage reads. For example, the gage reads half but it took full, more (or less)than half of the tank's capacity tofill it. a The gage moves a little when turn,stop or speed up. you When you turn the engine off, the gage doesn't go back to EMPTY (E). 2-87