OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS - Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators -> Fuel gauge for Your Toyota Prius 4 Door First Generation (1997-2003)

Fuel gauge  
Depending on the ambient temperature,  
the fuel quantity is less than 45 L (11.9  
gal., 9.9 lmp. gal.) even at “F”. However,  
this does not affect the fuel consumption  
and the remaining fuel ratio indicated on  
the gauge. (For details, see “Fuel” on  
page 146 in Section 3.)  
Low fuel level indicator light  
Blink  
The gauge works when the ignition  
switch is on and indicates the approxi-  
mate quantity of fuel remaining in the  
tank.  
If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low  
fuel level indicator light blinks, fill the fuel  
tank as soon as possible.  
Nearly full–Indicator at “F”  
Nearly empty–Indicator at “E”  
It is a good idea to keep the tank over  
1/4 full.  
When you refuel on the slope, the indica-  
tor may not show the correct level.  
When you refuel less than about 11.4 L  
(3.0 gal., 2.5 lmp. gal.), the fuel indicator  
may not change.  
After the auxiliary battery is reconnected,  
one segment will flash for a while.  
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