What the Low Fuel / Fuel Quantity Caution symbol means
The aircraft has detected a low quantity, imbalance, pump condition or other fuel-system caution depending on the message.
Where you may see this symbol
This entry belongs to the Aircraft section and is grouped under Fuel. It is commonly encountered at Fuel display / EICAS / ECAM / annunciator. Depending on the vehicle, vessel or machine, it may appear as a lamp, display message, annunciator or control-panel symbol.
How this symbol usually looks
Text messages are common in transport aircraft; simple lamps are common in light aircraft.
Common versions you may see
The examples below show a few realistic ways this symbol may appear. Exact geometry, wording, framing and flashing behaviour can vary by manufacturer and system design.
Primary reference
Primary reference appearance for this symbol or indicator.
Alternative annunciator wording
Aircraft and equipment annunciators often change wording, line length or abbreviation.
Integrated display style
Glass cockpits and MFD pages may show the same alert as a text message rather than a lamp.
Detailed explanation and operating context
Low Fuel / Fuel Quantity Caution is indexed on SymbolDeck so users can find it by a specific symbol name or by plain-language searches such as “what does this warning light mean?” The page is designed to help with fast visual identification while still giving enough context to understand the system behind the symbol.
High is SymbolDeck’s general-reference urgency classification for this entry. Real-world urgency can change with operating state, multiple simultaneous warnings, environmental conditions and manufacturer logic. Approved documentation should always take precedence.
Safety note
For safety-critical road, aviation, marine, rail or machinery operation, this page is for identification and learning only. Approved manuals, checklists, rulebooks, placards and qualified personnel take precedence.