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Low coolant warning2 meaningsLow coolant warningOrange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; top up the coolant before the engine overheats.Differs by brand.On BMW
Low fuel indicator (amber)Dashboard lightsLow fuel indicator (amber)Comes on when the fuel reserve is low, about 5.3 litres (1.17 Imp gal) remaining: refuel soon. Flashes if there is a problem with the fuel gauge; have the car checked.On Honda
Low fuel level (amber pump with hose)3 meaningsLow fuel level (amber pump with hose)Lights orange and steady, with the reserve shown in red, a chime and a message, when about 5 litres of fuel are left. Refuel without delay and never drive until the tank is completely empty.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Low fuel level, matrix displayDashboard lightsLow fuel level, matrix displayOn cars with the matrix instrument panel this symbol stays on, with the display blocks lit red and a chime, when about 5 litres of fuel are left. The alert repeats each time the ignition is switched on, more and more often. Refuel without delay and never run the tank completely dry, as this can damage the emission control and injection systems.On Peugeot
Low fuel warning10 meaningsLow fuel warningOrange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; the tank is running low. Refuel at the next opportunity.Differs by brand.On BMW
Low fuel warning (solid pump)Dashboard lightsLow fuel warning (solid pump)If the yellow reserve fuel warning light is on while the e-POWER system is running, the fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. Refuel at the nearest filling station.On Nissan
Low fuel warning lampDashboard lightsLow fuel warning lampWhen the remaining fuel in the tank is too low, the light lights up or flashes; try to refuel before it comes on. When the fuel level continues to fall, the lamp flashes and continuing to drive may cause the vehicle to stall from fuel exhaustion; add fuel as soon as possible. If the lamp still illuminates after fuel is added and the level rises above the alert limit, contact an MG Authorised Repairer for repair as soon as possible.On MG
Low fuel warning light with filler arrow (amber)Dashboard lightsLow fuel warning light with filler arrow (amber)Comes on when about 9.0 L of fuel remains. The timing may vary because fuel moves in the tank with driving conditions. Add fuel.On Mazda
Low heat drying (flask with one gear)LaundryLow heat drying (flask with one gear)Low-temperature drying for synthetics and mixed fibres. Always check the garment care label.On Laundry
Low outside temperature warningDashboard lightsLow outside temperature warningBlue snowflake: the outside temperature is low.On Škoda
Low tyre pressure (TPMS)26 meaningsLow tyre pressure (TPMS)Orange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; one or more tyres are low on pressure. Check and inflate the tyres.Differs by brand.On BMW
Low tyre pressure (amber outline tyre)6 meaningsLow tyre pressure (amber outline tyre)Lights orange and steady when the pressure is too low in one or more tyres. Check the pressures as soon as possible and reinitialise the system after adjusting them. If it flashes and then stays on with the Service light, the under-inflation detection is faulty; have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Low washer fluid warning5 meaningsLow washer fluid warningOrange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; refill the windscreen washer fluid. It is one of the less serious warnings but still matters for safe visibility.Differs by brand.On BMW
Lower limit of temperatureMedical device label symbolsLower limit of temperatureThe temperature printed next to the bottom stroke is the lowest temperature the medical device can safely be exposed to. Keep it above this value in storage and transport.On ISO 15223-1
MODE buttonCookingMODE buttonEach press moves to the next setting: alarm (bell), cooking time (dur / stop) and end time (End). Change the value with + and −; the display settles after a few seconds.On Candy
Machine care indicatorDishwashingMachine care indicatorWhen this symbol lights up on the display, the dishwasher itself needs cleaning: run the machine care programme. On this model it can be started from the Home Connect app.On SHP9PCM5N
Main beam (blue outline lamp)7 meaningsMain beam (blue outline lamp)Lit blue while main beam or the headlight flasher is on.Differs by brand.On Volkswagen
Main beam (blue thin outline lamp)2 meaningsMain beam (blue thin outline lamp)Lights blue and steady while the main beam headlights are on.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Main wash compartment (II)2 meaningsMain wash compartment (II)Compartment for main-wash detergent, water softener, bleach and stain remover.Differs by brand.On Bosch
Maintenance requiredHeating & air conditioningMaintenance requiredThe boiler needs maintenance work but is not in fault and keeps running normally. Contact a competent heating engineer. If the water pressure is flashing at the same time, top up the heating water. Details of the message are in the boiler's status display (Live Monitor).On VU 446/5-5
Major engine fault (red engine with !)2 meaningsMajor engine fault (red engine with !)Lights red and steady (combustion-engine and mild-hybrid models), together with the STOP warning, when the engine self-diagnosis has found a major fault. Get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Malfunction indicator lamp (amber)Dashboard lightsMalfunction indicator lamp (amber)Comes on when there is a problem with the emissions control system or the electric vehicle system. Flashes when an engine misfire is detected. The matching messages warn that power may be reduced, to avoid strong acceleration and high speed, or not to drive.On Honda
Maneuver assist (white)Dashboard lightsManeuver assist (white)Maneuver assist helps when parking: sensors watch the areas in front, behind and beside the car, and the system brakes to avoid hitting an obstacle. Objects about 20 cm (8 in) high or taller can be detected. If you keep driving towards the obstacle after the system has braked, maneuver assist switches off.On Audi
Maneuver assist deactivated (white)Dashboard lightsManeuver assist deactivated (white)The line through the symbol means maneuver assist, the parking support that brakes for obstacles around the car, is switched off for the moment.On Audi
Maneuver assist fault (amber)Dashboard lightsManeuver assist fault (amber)Shown in amber, this means the maneuver assist has a fault. Maneuver assist helps when parking: sensors watch the area ahead, behind and to the sides, and the system can brake to avoid hitting an obstacle. The usual cause is dirty or blocked sensors, so clean them before booking a repair.On Audi