
Black plate (121,1)
CAUTION
Driving with an overheated engine can
cause serious engine damage (page
7-12).
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Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4
full. When the low fuel warning light
illuminates or when the needle is near E,
refuel as soon as possible.
Low fuel
warning light
The check engine light may illuminate if
the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Refer to Check Engine Light on page
5-36.
NOTE
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After refuelling, it may require some
time for the needle to stabilize. In
addition, the needle may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve
since the fuel moves in the tank.
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The direction of the arrow (
)
shows that the fuel-filler flap is on
the right side of the vehicle.
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Instrument panel Illumination
When the headlight switch is in the
or
position, press the switch up or down
to adjust the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
Bright
Dim
NOTE
This symbol (
) indicates the switch to
adjust the brightness of the instrument
panel illumination.
Driving Your Ford
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
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