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Adjusting the Fuel Gauge








Adjusting The Fuel Gauge

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

2 Tank Reserve, 10 litres
Adjustment of gauge reading at 10-litre breakpoint. Can be adjusted from -5 to +5 litres. Does not affect the "Fuel level" read value. Use the "Activate" command to check the reading.

3 Tank 1/4, 17 litres
Adjustment of gauge reading at 17-litre breakpoint. Can be adjusted from -3 to +2 litres. Does not affect the "Fuel level" read value. Use the "Activate" command to check the reading.

4 Tank 1/2, 33 litres (US/CA 32 litres)
Adjustment of gauge reading at 33-litre breakpoint. Can be adjusted from -3 to +2 litres. Does not affect the "Fuel level" read value. Use the "Activate" command to check the reading.

5 Tank 3/4, 49 litres (US/CA 47 litres)
Adjustment of gauge reading at 49-litre breakpoint. Can be adjusted from -3 to +2 litres. Does not affect the "Fuel level" read value. Use the "Activate" command to check the reading.

For adjustment, see Adjustments, "Adjusting the fuel gauge/sensor."