Infiniti S51-D owner manual Fuel Gauge, METER/RING Illumination and Needle Sweep

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FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.

The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers “E” (Empty).

The low fuel warning appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display when the

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fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches “E”. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches “E”.

The indicates that the fuel-filler door is located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.

CAUTION

.If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the malfunction indicator light (MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as possible.

After a few driving trips, the light should turn off. If the light remains on after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by an INFINITI dealer.

.For additional information, see “Mal- function Indicator Light (MIL)” later in this section.

METER/RING ILLUMINATION AND NEEDLE SWEEP

The ring illumination surrounding meters and gauges illuminates when the driver’s door is closed after getting into the vehicle with the Intelligent Key carried in.

When the engine is started, the indicator

needles will sweep in the speedometer and tachometer and the ring illumination will be brightened gradually. This function can be turned off. (See “TRIP COMPUTER” later in this section.)