Tachometer; Fuel Gauge - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

TACHOMETER

x1000 RPM
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Drive in a low engine speed range for
each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the warning zone, the
maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine is at risk.

FUEL GAUGE

Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Movement of the fuel within the fuel
tank causes the fuel gauge pointer to
move when you brake, accelerate or
turn.
Here are three things that some owners
ask about. All these things are normal
and do not indicate that anything is
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wrong with the fuel gauge:
At the fuel station, the pump shuts
Ÿ
off before the gauge reads full.
Ÿ It takes more, or less, fuel to fill up
than the gauge reads. For example,
the gauge reads half full, but it took
more, or less, than half of the tank's
capacity to fill it.
The gauge pointer may move while
Ÿ
cornering, braking or accelerating.
Warning
Before refueling, stop vehicle and
switch off the engine.