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Drowsiness alert warning light (red)Dashboard lightsDrowsiness alert warning light (red)Comes on with a beep when the camera detects driver drowsiness above 65 km/h, depending on how long the eyes stay closed.On Citroën
Drowsiness detected warning light (white)Dashboard lightsDrowsiness detected warning light (white)Driver drowsiness has been detected: take a break. A pop-up message stays on until the driver presses OK.On Jeep
Drowsiness monitor limited or unavailable (amber coffee cup)Dashboard lightsDrowsiness monitor limited or unavailable (amber coffee cup)An audio signal sounds and a yellow control light appears with a text message: the availability of the drowsiness monitor is restricted. If it is not available, the yellow lamp appears together with the yellow centre lamp. Cause is a fault or malfunction: deactivate and reactivate the vehicle drive system. If the problem persists, visit a qualified workshop.On CUPRA
Drowsiness monitor warning level 1 (white coffee cup)Dashboard lightsDrowsiness monitor warning level 1 (white coffee cup)Level 1: the system has detected that the driver is becoming tired. An audible signal sounds and a white control lamp and a text message are shown on the instrument cluster; consider taking a break. The white lamp and a message also appear when the driver has been driving for 4.5 hours without a break and without any recognised fatigue.On CUPRA
Drowsiness monitor warning level 2 and 3 (red coffee cup)Dashboard lightsDrowsiness monitor warning level 2 and 3 (red coffee cup)Level 2: the system has detected that the driver is becoming increasingly tired. An audible signal sounds and a red warning lamp and a text message are shown on the instrument cluster; consider taking a break soon. Level 3: serious risk identified; an audible signal sounds and a red warning lamp and message are shown. Stop driving as soon as possible and go urgently to the nearest place where you can take a break.On CUPRA
Drowsy driver system fault light (amber)Dashboard lightsDrowsy driver system fault light (amber)The Drowsy Driver Detected system is not operating correctly and requires service. See an authorised dealer.On Jeep
Drum cleanLaundryDrum cleanIf the machine or drum smells, run the Drum clean programme with the drum empty.On Bosch
Drum clean (drum with sparkles)LaundryDrum clean (drum with sparkles)Cleans the washing machine drum. Use powder detergent only and never start it with laundry inside. Suggested about every 50 wash cycles; it can only be selected with the Drain & Spin programme.On Laundry
Drying level selectionLaundryDrying level selectionSets the dryness level, which can still be changed up to 5 minutes after the start: Ready to Iron (slightly damp for ironing), Dry Hanger, Dry Wardrobe (ready to put away) and Extra-dry (fully dry, suited to a full load). On automatic cycles the indicator lights flash to show the level reached so far.On Candy
Drying selection (T-shirt with gear)LaundryDrying selection (T-shirt with gear)After a wash programme, selects the degree of dryness so drying starts automatically when the wash ends. On its own it changes the dryness of a drying programme (not wool drying). Holding it for about 3 seconds during drying cancels the drying cycle. Loads above the maximum dryable load may not dry properly.On Laundry
Dual zoneCookingDual zoneOn a dual (two-ring) cooking zone, turning the knob to this mark heats the outer ring as well as the inner one, for large pans. Without it only the small inner ring heats.On Candy
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)3 meaningsDynamic Stability Control (DSC)Orange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; the car-on-a-swerving-road symbol means Dynamic Stability Control is working hard to keep traction. Drive carefully.Differs by brand.On BMW
Dynamic steering adjusting (white)Dashboard lightsDynamic steering adjusting (white)Dynamic steering is adjusting the position of the steering wheel or resetting itself, so the wheel may move slightly after the engine starts. This can be needed if the wheel was turned while the engine was off; the light goes out when it is finished.On Audi
E-Sound off warning lightDashboard lightsE-Sound off warning lightE-Sound is switched off. When driving on electric power other road users may not notice the vehicle's sound, so drive with extreme care. Have the fault repaired immediately at a Porsche dealer.On Porsche
ECOHeating & air conditioningECOThe radiator chooses the most suitable power level itself to keep the room comfortable while using less energy, cycling down through the levels up to the one you selected (for example MAX–MED–MIN–OFF). If the room is far below the set temperature it heats up quickly first.On TRRS
ECO 40-60 programme2 meaningsECO 40-60 programmeCleans normally soiled cotton labelled as washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, both together in the same cycle. It is the programme used to assess compliance with EU ecodesign rules.Differs by brand.On Candy
ECO drive mode indicator (boxed ECO)Dashboard lightsECO drive mode indicator (boxed ECO)The drive mode indicator shows which drive mode you have selected; this one appears when ECO mode is selected.On Kia
ECO mode (text)Dashboard lightsECO mode (text)Lights green when ECO mode is activated.On Renault
ECO programmeDishwashingECO programmeProgramme for normally soiled dishes that uses the least energy and water for that load. It is the standard programme used for testing under EN 50242.On Candy
ECONOHeating & air conditioningECONOCaps the air conditioner's maximum power use so it is less likely to trip a circuit breaker when other high-power appliances run at the same time. Works in AUTO, COOL, DRY and HEAT, only while the unit is running, and cannot be combined with POWERFUL. If power use is already low it has no effect.On ARC466A9
END buttonCookingEND buttonHold END and set the time of day when cooking should finish. Used with TIMER for a delayed start: for example 45 minutes of cooking ending at 12:30 starts automatically at 11:45. If END is set without a cooking time, cooking starts at once and stops at the END time.On Cooking
EPC warning2 meaningsEPC warningThe Electronic Power Control system has found a problem that affects how engine power is controlled, or with one of its inputs. The cause may be the throttle, but wiring, voltage, brake signals or an engine fault are also possible. Watch how the car behaves and have it scanned; stop safely if the engine misfires badly, stalls or loses power unsafely.Differs by brand.On Audi
ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks)6 meaningsESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks)Flashing yellow: the stability control (ESC) or traction control (TCS) is intervening. Lit continuously: ESC fault; if it stays on, go to a workshop. If it lights together with the brake warning light, ABS control may have failed too.Differs by brand.On Volkswagen
ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF)7 meaningsESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF)Lit yellow when traction control is switched off, ESC Sport is on, or ESC has been switched off for system reasons. With ESC off or in ESC Sport the car can break away more easily; these modes are meant only for closed roads and experienced drivers.Differs by brand.On Volkswagen
ESC OFF text (amber)Dashboard lightsESC OFF text (amber)The electronic stability control is off. The car drives normally but without its stability help. The system may also be switched off automatically when the engine warning light is on.On Audi