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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by FishHawk, Jun 10, 2008.

  1. FishHawk

    FishHawk New Member

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    How do I get rid of the low fuel icon? It came on with two bars left and I filled the tank but the low fuel icon still remains. The Icon never blinked.
    FishHawk
     
    #1 FishHawk, Jun 10, 2008
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    There is no low fuel symbol. The last bar will flash when you are in immediate danger of running dry. Most will fill up with 2 bars remaining to be safe. What does this "icon" look like. It most likely is the security light.
     
    #2 racerbob, Jun 10, 2008
  3. FishHawk

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    It's a little gas pump that's on top of the fuel guage bars. There is a little arrow type symbol that points to the left near the empty mark on the side of the little gas pump. FishHawk
     
    #3 FishHawk, Jun 10, 2008
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    It's always there. The arrow shows which side of the car has the filler.

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    #4 qbee42, Jun 10, 2008
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    Your owners manual is your friend. Fuel Guage is on page 114 of my manual.

    The gas pump with arrow is a permanent part of the fuel guage, It did not come on at 2 pips, it was there all the time.

    The arrow tells you what side the fuel door is on like qbee42 said.
     
    #5 seasalsa, Jun 10, 2008
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    Because Prius drivers fuel up so infrequently, they can't remember which side to fuel up from. :D
     
    #6 Rest, Jun 11, 2008
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    You know I never really paid much attention to that little icon . Thanks guys. :D FishHawk
     
    #7 FishHawk, Jun 11, 2008
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Not to worry. It just goes to show that people are generally terrible observers. For example many owners go for weeks or months before they suddenly notice the buzzing of the brake accumulator pump or the flashing of the immobilization system icon, and they panic, thinking that something has failed.
     
    #8 richard schumacher, Jun 11, 2008
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