Empty fuel tank warning

janem · Aug 9th, 2011, 19:14

Is anybody aware if a warning is comming up on the info system when the tank is almost empty. I have never seen such a warning in my XC60 (my V50 has a warning light).
I don't wanna push it to the limit just to see if a warning is actually comming up

The Hooded Claw · Aug 9th, 2011, 19:19

on my C70 the Fuel light comes on when there is 45 Miles left in the tank On my S80 the handbook says the fuel light comes on when there is 50 Miles left in the tank AND a Warning comes on in the Driver Info Panel when there is 1 Gallon left in the tank.

Must Admit I have never "Pushed it" THAT LOW though

Keith

DesertDog · Aug 9th, 2011, 19:23

My low fuel alarm sounds with approx 15 litres left. In other words, find gas soon

wimorrison · Aug 9th, 2011, 20:31

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Originally Posted by janem

Is anybody aware if a warning is comming up on the info system when the tank is almost empty. I have never seen such a warning in my XC60 (my V50 has a warning light).
I don't wanna push it to the limit just to see if a warning is actually comming up

The warning appears when the trip computer calculations indicate that you have 60 mls of fuel left in the tank at your current consumption. It is a yellow fuel pump sign

janem · Aug 9th, 2011, 20:55

I have driven a few times to about 30 km (20 miles) and even then I don't get a message. Is it a setting one have to set yourself into the sensus system?

wimorrison · Aug 9th, 2011, 21:00

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Originally Posted by janem

I have driven a few times to about 30 km (20 miles) and even then I don't get a message. Is it a setting one have to set yourself into the sensus system?

I would speak to the dealer, I don't have sensus and have never set anything on mine - it comes up all to frequently for me - but that is because I am a Scotsman and always looking for cheaper fuel

centurion · Aug 9th, 2011, 21:06

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Originally Posted by The Hooded Claw

on my C70 the Fuel light comes on when there is 45 Miles left in the tank

Keith

My C70 warning light comes on at 60 miles. 3 weeks back i let the gauge go down to 20miles left. When i filled up i got 55 litres in the tank. Spec says that the car has a 62 litre tank so still 7 litres left in the tank nearly 2 gallon

crossedover · Aug 9th, 2011, 21:41

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

The warning appears when the trip computer calculations indicate that you have 60 mls of fuel left in the tank at your current consumption. It is a yellow fuel pump sign

Mine is a Sensus and behaves the same.

You should also be aware that when if you display miles remaining, when you have < 20 miles left I think it is it displays dashes. I reached that point and filled up shortly after and put in 67 litres IIRC so not a car that allows any margin.

XC60MY12 · Aug 11th, 2011, 14:43

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

I would speak to the dealer, I don't have sensus and have never set anything on mine - it comes up all to frequently for me - but that is because I am a Scotsman and always looking for cheaper fuel

Living in Surrey a bit of a basic error then! That's why we rushed north of the border when we retired. Unleaded £1.33, diesel £1.37 (and falling). Miss the weather, though

wimorrison · Aug 11th, 2011, 20:28

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Originally Posted by XC60Fan

Living in Surrey a bit of a basic error then! That's why we rushed north of the border when we retired. Unleaded £1.33, diesel £1.37 (and falling). Miss the weather, though

It was £1.55 when I was back in God's Country a few weeks ago - but that was up the top bit

(£1.37 in my local Total down here - on the 'old' A3)

Aug 9th, 2011, 19:14	#1
janem Junior Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2013 21:04 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Antwerp	Empty fuel tank warning Is anybody aware if a warning is comming up on the info system when the tank is almost empty. I have never seen such a warning in my XC60 (my V50 has a warning light). I don't wanna push it to the limit just to see if a warning is actually comming up

Aug 9th, 2011, 19:19	#2
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	on my C70 the Fuel light comes on when there is 45 Miles left in the tank On my S80 the handbook says the fuel light comes on when there is 50 Miles left in the tank AND a Warning comes on in the Driver Info Panel when there is 1 Gallon left in the tank. Must Admit I have never "Pushed it" THAT LOW though Keith __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

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DesertDog Senior Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2013 12:01 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: KCA, Abu Dhabi View Photos By: DesertDog	My low fuel alarm sounds with approx 15 litres left. In other words, find gas soon __________________ Hers: MY2010 XC60 T6 AWD R-Design Geartronic Premium - Passion Red His: MY2008 Shelby Cobra GT500 coupe - Torch Red

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janem Junior Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2013 21:04 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Antwerp	I have driven a few times to about 30 km (20 miles) and even then I don't get a message. Is it a setting one have to set yourself into the sensus system?

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