Low fuel light
The fuel tank is nearly empty: on most cars there are roughly 30 to 50 miles left.
OK to drive Color: Amber / yellow
Is it safe to drive?
Yes, it is a reminder or shows that a system is on. Follow the steps if the light does not go out.
Also called: Fuel pump symbol.
What to do
- Fill up soon. Running the tank dry can damage the fuel pump, which is cooled by the fuel.
- The small arrow next to the pump symbol shows which side the fuel door is on.
Symbols and their meaning can differ a little by make and model. Your owner's manual is the final word for your car.
Questions about the low fuel light
What does the low fuel light mean?
The fuel tank is nearly empty: on most cars there are roughly 30 to 50 miles left.
Is it safe to drive with the low fuel light on?
Yes, it is a reminder or shows that a system is on. Follow the steps if the light does not go out.
Does the low fuel light look the same in every car?
Most makers use a similar symbol, but the drawing and the color can differ a little. Your owner's manual shows the exact symbol for your car.