How to Check the Remaining Fuel in a Geely Emgrand?
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On the right side of the fuel gauge, there is a gasoline meter marked with E and F. When the needle is close to E, it indicates that the fuel is almost empty, and when it is near F, it means the fuel level is sufficient. Since driving habits, road conditions, and vehicle load can all affect the fuel level, the driver needs to have a certain understanding of the car to accurately judge the remaining fuel.
When I first got my Emgrand, I didn't know how to check the fuel level either, but later found it super simple. Every time I start the car, that small screen behind the steering wheel displays a fuel gauge icon that looks like a little oil can. The needle moves between F and E - closer to F means full tank, and when it slides into the red zone, it's almost empty. There's a button with a square arrow symbol on the right side of the steering wheel; pressing it switches to digital display showing messages like 'Remaining range: 352km'. I prefer reading this number as it's more intuitive, but do note that when the tank is nearly empty, a small yellow oil can warning light appears - at this point you've got about 30-50km max before needing to find a gas station.
Checking the fuel level in an Emgrand is actually a two-step process: First, look at the circular fuel gauge on the left side of the instrument panel—when the needle points to the red zone, it means you have less than a quarter tank left. If you prefer numbers, just press the toggle button on the right side of the steering wheel, and the remaining fuel level and estimated range will instantly appear in the center of the instrument panel. Once, when I drove from Hangzhou to Qiandao Lake, I switched to the digital display before getting on the highway and watched the range drop slowly from 300km, timing it perfectly to refuel right after exiting the highway. However, keep in mind that during summer with the AC on or in heavy traffic, this estimated range may drop faster.
