Ford Escape: Instrument Cluster / What Is the Speedometer. Fuel Gauge

What Is the Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed.

Fuel Gauge

What Is the Fuel Gauge

Indicates approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank.

Fuel Gauge Limitations

The fuel gauge may not provide an accurate reading when your vehicle is on an incline.

Locating the Fuel Filler Door

The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

What Is the Low Fuel Reminder

A low fuel level reminder displays and sounds when the distance to empty reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi (40 km), 12 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km) for all vehicle keys.

Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at different fuel gauge positions depending on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal.

What Is Distance to Empty - Gasoline, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

Indicates the approximate distance your vehicle can travel on the fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in driving pattern can cause the value to not only decrease but also increase or stay constant for periods of time.