1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 145

Check Gages Light This warning light will come on briefly whenyou are starting the engine. When the gage pointer first indicates empty(E) you need to get more right away. fuel Here are four concerns some owners had a b u t the have fuel gage. Allthese situations are normal and do not indicate that anything wrong with the fuel gage. is 0 CHECK GAGES At the gas station, the gas pump shuts before the off gage reads full(F). It takes more (or less) to fill up than thegage gas reads. For example, the gage reads full, but it 1/2 took more (or less) than half the tank's capacityto of fill it. a or The gage moves little when you turn, stop speed up. When you turn the engineoff, the gage doesn't go back to empty(E). 0 If the light comes on and stays on while are driving, you if check your gages to see they are in the warning areas. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. The gage works only when the ignition is in RUN. 0 0 2-90