Honda Dashboard Warning Lights Guide
Honda Dashboard Warning Lights: Your Online Guide
We've all been there - driving along only to notice a warning light on the dashboard of your vehicle suddenly appear. Rest assured, our service team at Destination Honda Burnaby is factory trained to assist and resolve any issues with your Honda causing warning lights to appear. Fortunately, not every warning light requires dealership intervention. Some simply act as reminders that certain vehicle settings are on (i.e. lights, cruise control, etc.) while others signify that you should contact your Honda dealership immediately (i.e. engine light, braking system failure, etc.). Our guide below can help you understand what each engine light means - if you are ever in doubt simply reach out to our team and we'd be happy to assist!
What Does Each Warning Light Mean?
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Parking Brake & Brake System IndicatorComes on if there is a problem with the brake system |
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Malfunction Indicator LampComes on if there is a problem with the emissions control systems |
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Low Fuel IndicatorComes on when the fuel reserve is running low. If blinking, have vehicle checked by dealership |
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Supplemental Restraint System IndicatorComes on if a problem with the supplemental restraint system, side airbag system, side curtain airbag system, or seat belt tensioner is detected |
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Auto High-Beam IndicatorComes on when all the operating conditions of the auto high-beam are met |
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Turn Signal and Hazard Warning IndicatorsBlinks when you operate the turn signal lever. If blinking rapidly or not at all, replace light bulbs |
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High Beam IndicatorComes on when the high beam headlights are on |
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Lights On IndicatorComes on when the parking, tail, and other external lights are on |
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Fog Light IndicatorComes on when the fog lights are on |
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Charging System IndicatorComes on when there is a problem with |
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Seatbelt IndicatorBlinks and the beeper sounds for a few seconds if you are not wearing a seat belt when you set the power mode to ON, then the indicator comes on |
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) IndicatorStays on - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function |
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Electric Power Steering (EPS) System IndicatorComes on if there is a problem with the EPS system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately |
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Vehicle Stability Assist(VSA) System IndicatorBlinks when VSA is active. Comes on if there is a problem with the VSA system, brake assist system, agile handling assist, starting assist brake function, or hill start assist system |
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Low Temperature IndicatorComes on when the engine coolant temperature is low. If the indicator stays on after the engine has reached normal operating temperature, there may be a problem with the temperature sensors. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer |
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Auto Idle Stop System IndicatorComes on when Auto Idle Stop is in operation. The engine automatically shuts off. Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto Idle Stop system |
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Econ Mode IndicatorComes on when the ECON drive mode is on |
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System Indicator MessageComes on along with a beep when a problem is detected. A system message on the driver information interface appears at the same time |
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