B777-200
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 50; Flight Crew Total 29000
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Inflight Event / Encounter Fuel Issue
Flight Crew Landed As Precaution; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
On climb out through FL180 while performing cockpit duties; [I] noticed fuel system synoptic was not indicating properly. No indication of fuel valves position and no flow bar to L engine. Right side had flow bar with no valve position indication. Concerned whether fuel system was in proper operating configuration. Decided to return to [departure airport].
B777 Captain reported returning to the departure airport after noting the fuel system synoptic was not indicating properly.