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145. Fuel gauge
A fuel gauge is an instrument on a vehicle's dashboard that indicates approximately how much fuel remains in the fuel tank. It usually displays a scale from empty to full and may also include a low-fuel warning light.
The reading is an estimate and can change slightly when the vehicle is on a slope, accelerating, braking or cornering. Drivers should refuel before the tank becomes completely empty.
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What should you do when the low-fuel warning light appears in Belgium?
You should look for a suitable filling station and refuel as soon as reasonably possible. The remaining driving range varies between vehicles and should not be treated as a guaranteed distance.
Why can the fuel-gauge reading change while driving?
The gauge gives an approximate fuel level, and its reading can vary while the vehicle is moving or on a slope. Ford describes this behaviour in its owner manual. Check the manual for your own vehicle, because the display and warning system can differ.

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