Adjusting the fuel gauge

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Gauge

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Adjustment of fuel gauge breakpoints. If the reading error occurs only at a certain fuel level, adjust the fuel gauge reading by means of the relevant command.

1. Tank Empty, 0 liters

   Adjustment of gauge reading at 0 -liter breakpoint. Can be adjusted from -3 to +2 liters. Does not affect the "Fuel level" read value. Use the "Activate" command to check the reading.

2. Tank Reserve, 10 liters

   Adjustment of gauge reading at 10-liter breakpoint. Can be adjusted from -5 to +5 liters. Does not affect the "Fuel level" read value. Use the "Activate" command to check the reading.

3. Tank 1/4, 17 liters

   Adjustment of gauge reading at 17-liter breakpoint. Can be adjusted from -3 to +2 liters. Does not affect the "Fuel level"read value. Use the "Activate" command to check the reading.

4. Tank 1/2, 33 liters (US/CA 32 liters)

   Adjustment of gauge reading at 33-liter breakpoint. Can be adjusted from -3 to +2 liters. Does not affect the "Fuel level" read value. Use the "Activate" command to check the reading.

5. Tank 3/4, 49 liters (US/CA 47 liters)

   Adjustment of gauge reading at 49-liter breakpoint. Can be adjusted from -3 to +2 liters. Does not affect the "Fuel level" read value. Use the "Activate" command to check the reading.

For adjustment, see ADJUSTING THE FUEL GAUGE/SENSOR .