What is the icon for when a car is running low on fuel?
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The fuel gauge needle pointing close to the letter E is the indicator that a car is running low on fuel. The fuel gauge is located on the dashboard and typically comes in two types: analog (pointer-style) and digital. Both ends of the gauge are marked with the letters F (Full) and E (Empty). When the needle points to F, it means the fuel tank is full; when it points to E, it means the tank is empty. A middle position indicates about half a tank of fuel remaining. When the fuel warning light comes on, the fuel gauge needle is already close to the E mark. Additional information: Below are the risks associated with continuing to drive with low fuel: 1. Refueling after the fuel warning light comes on not only damages the fuel pump but also poses significant safety hazards. 2. When the fuel warning light is on, avoid frequent braking and driving at low speeds. Braking itself doesn’t consume much fuel, but accelerating back to speed after slowing down does. Additionally, driving at very low speeds is similar to idling, which consumes a considerable amount of fuel. 3. For safety reasons, the best time to refuel is when the fuel warning light comes on until the fuel gauge needle reaches zero. For most vehicle models, driving 10–20 kilometers in a fuel-efficient manner after the needle hits zero or the computer shows zero range will not cause any damage to the vehicle.