The register
Hands off steering wheel (solid hands)Dashboard lightsHands off steering wheel (solid hands)Lights when the system detects that your hands are off the steering wheel; the message 'Keep control' is shown with a beep. It may appear yellow until you take control again.On Renault
Hands-off steering warning light (red)Dashboard lightsHands-off steering warning light (red)Shown when the steering wheel is not being operated. The driver must carry out the driving operation personally.On Porsche
Headlamp fault warning7 meaningsHeadlamp fault warningGlows orange or red when the headlights are not working. Have the lights checked and repaired.Differs by brand.On BMW
Headlamp indicatorDashboard lightsHeadlamp indicatorGreen or blue: shows a system that is switched on and working normally. This one confirms that the headlights are switched on.On BMW
Headlamp levelling faultDashboard lightsHeadlamp levelling faultThe automatic headlamp levelling is not working, so the beams may not adjust to the car's load and could dazzle others. Have the system checked by a workshop.On Audi
Headlight system malfunction (amber)Dashboard lightsHeadlight system malfunction (amber)The amber symbol means there is a problem with the headlight system.On Volvo
HeadphonesDevice controlsHeadphonesMarks the socket for headphones, usually a 3.5 mm stereo jack. Plug the headphone jack in here to listen through headphones.On Device controls
Health hazard (GHS08)Chemical hazard pictogramsHealth hazard (GHS08)The product can cause serious or long-term harm to health. It is used for substances that may cause cancer, damage genes or fertility or the unborn child, cause asthma-like allergy when breathed in, damage organs after one or repeated exposure, or be fatal if swallowed and it enters the airways. Avoid breathing it in, wear the protection the label asks for, and follow the precautions closely, especially if pregnant.On GHS
Heating indicatorHeating & air conditioningHeating indicatorShows whether the radiator is heating, by colour: red at maximum power, orange at medium, green at minimum. When the icon is absent the radiator is not heating at that moment.On TRRS
Heating modeHeating & air conditioningHeating modeCentral heating is active. Steady: there is a heat demand from the heating. Flashing: the burner is on for the heating.On VU 446/5-5
Heating system filling pressureHeating & air conditioningHeating system filling pressureShows the current water pressure in the heating system; the dotted lines mark the permitted range. Steady: pressure is within range. Flashing: pressure is outside the range. Recommended filling pressure is 1.5–2.5 bar; below 0.5 bar the boiler switches off and shows fault F.22. If the pressure is too low, top up the heating system.On VU 446/5-5
High Beam Assist indicatorDashboard lightsHigh Beam Assist indicatorGreen or blue: shows a system that is switched on and working normally. With High Beam Assist on, the car switches the high beams on and off automatically.On BMW
High Beam Assist indicator (lamp with AUTO)2 meaningsHigh Beam Assist indicator (lamp with AUTO)Lights when the light switch is set to AUTO and the high beam lights are on. When the vehicle detects oncoming vehicles or vehicles ahead, High Beam Assist automatically switches the headlights from high beam to low beam.Differs by brand.On Kia
High Beam Control / ALH warning light (amber)Dashboard lightsHigh Beam Control / ALH warning light (amber)Stays on if there is a problem with the High Beam Control or Adaptive LED Headlights system; have the vehicle inspected. It may also come on when the forward sensing camera view is impaired by rain, fog, snow or a dirty windscreen; this is not a fault.On Mazda
High beam (five lines, blue)2 meaningsHigh beam (five lines, blue)Lights blue when the high beam headlights are on and Adaptive Headlights (or, in some vehicles, Auto High Beam) is disabled or currently unavailable.Differs by brand.On Tesla
High beam assist (green, A in lamp)4 meaningsHigh beam assist (green, A in lamp)Lights green when high beam assist is activated.Differs by brand.On Opel
High beam assist on, AUTO (blue)Dashboard lightsHigh beam assist on, AUTO (blue)The high beams are on and the high beam assistant is switching automatically between main and dipped beam, depending on whether its sensors pick up headlights of oncoming vehicles.On Audi
High beam indicator7 meaningsHigh beam indicatorLights up blue while the high beams are in use. It is for information only.Differs by brand.On BMW
High beam indicator lightDashboard lightsHigh beam indicator lightLit when the headlights are on and the turn signal lever is moved to the high beam position, and when the lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.On Hyundai
High beams (blue outline lamp)2 meaningsHigh beams (blue outline lamp)The blue light shows that the high beams are switched on.Differs by brand.On MINI
High engine coolant temperature warning light (red)Dashboard lightsHigh engine coolant temperature warning light (red)Flashes when coolant temperature is extremely high: drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can stop safely and let the engine cool. Lit: possible overheating; park in a safe place immediately and stop the engine. Do not drive with the light on, as the engine could be damaged.On Mazda
High heat drying (cotton boll with two gears)LaundryHigh heat drying (cotton boll with two gears)High-temperature drying for cotton and linen. Always check the garment care label.On Laundry
High voltage insulation warning light (level 1)Dashboard lightsHigh voltage insulation warning light (level 1)Stays on when the insulating property of the high voltage system has decreased. Contact an authorised service centre for inspection and repair immediately.On Omoda / Jaecoo
High voltage insulation warning light (level 2)Dashboard lightsHigh voltage insulation warning light (level 2)Stays on when the insulating property of the high voltage system has seriously decreased. Contact an authorised service centre for inspection and repair immediately.On Omoda / Jaecoo
High-voltage battery charge low (amber)6 meaningsHigh-voltage battery charge low (amber)The main high-voltage battery of the electric or plug-in hybrid drive is running low: it is time to charge. If an exclamation mark is shown as well, a fault in the battery or its system has been detected and the car needs servicing.Differs by brand.On Audi