The low-fuel indicator is a prompt to refuel. It does not guarantee a particular driving distance, and the amount remaining at activation varies by vehicle. A distance-to-empty estimate can change with operating conditions.
Arrange a fuel stop rather than relying on a fixed reserve-mileage rule. If the gauge or indicator does not respond as expected after refueling, record the amount of fuel added and the displayed level.
Contact Cherry City Transmissions in Salem if the reading appears unreliable. The useful distinction is whether the vehicle is genuinely low on fuel or whether its level information needs checking.