Fuel light?

Hi all

I'm new to this forum having bought my first Jimny on saturday

I've got a 2003 3dr JLX, I've wanted one for a while so I'm really pleased and want to drive it everywhere!

I have a question regarding fuel... when I got it, it was completely empty... towards the bottom of the red line, although there was no light on, so question number one, does is have a fuel light? I can't see one and I don't have the manual.

I only put £20 in on saturday (pre pay day!) and it's now on the red again, I've read a few reviews saying it will go for ages on the red but as I'm new to the car I don't want to push it!

Thanks in advance

No your Jimny doesn't have a low fuel light... you have the old dash trim, the same as me, and most others on here

Jimny fuel gauges aren't the most accurate. The tank is 40 litres.

I run mine down to the red most fills, and have never managed to get 36 litres in... so i guess my gauge reads empty when there is about 5L left... saves stirring the crud in the tank :whistle:

Welcome by the way

Good to know thanks!! Saves me from being a typical girl and waiting for a light to come on that doesn't exist >_< hehe

Welcome to Big Jimny .
As Adam said don't let the tank get down to empty or the next thing will be a blocked fuel injector.
Always fill up before it get in to the red. :evil:

As you are new to the Jim... get it serviced asap, unless it has history and its been done recently

Either way run a tank through with a shot of redex (available from Halfords for £2 ish)
This should make sure everything is clean

I asked the same question a few months ago. I ran out just before a roundabout and it was pouring with rain. I had to walk about 1/2 miles to buy a can and the same dist. again to get it filled up.
Now i always carry a full can behind my seat/
Welcome by the way.
atb,
Ian.