When Indicators Come On/Blink
Indicators come on/blink depending on the condition of the vehicle. Messages may be displayed at the same time. Please take the appropriate action outlined in the message, such as having your vehicle checked by a dealer.
If a message is displayed saying the vehicle cannot be driven, immediately stop in a safe place and contact a dealer.
Display messages by setting Warning message to ON via the audio/information screen.
You can also change the message language.
How to Customize the Vehicle Settings
After reconnecting the 12-volt battery, if multiple indicators come on and
Systems initializing is displayed, drive a short distance at more than 20 km/h (12 mph). If the indicators do not go off, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes on when the parking brake is applied, and goes off when it is released.
Comes on when the brake fluid level is low.
- Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
- If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
- If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, pull the − paddle as many times as needed to help slow the vehicle using regenerative braking. Also, when Honda S+ Shift is turned on, pull back on the − paddle to decrease the gear level.
- Have your vehicle repaired immediately. It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop immediately in a safe place. If necessary, pull the − paddle as many times as needed to help slow the vehicle using regenerative braking. Also, when Honda S+ Shift is turned on, pull back on the − paddle to decrease the gear level.
Comes on if there is a problem with the brake system.
- If the Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) and Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) come on simultaneously, the braking system may be less effective than usual. Make sure to depress the brake pedal firmly. Immediately stop in a safe place and contact a dealer.
- If the Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) and ABS indicator come on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution system is not working. This can result in vehicle instability under sudden braking. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
Blinks if there is a problem with the electric parking brake.
- Do not use the parking brake.
- Put the transmission into P to prevent the vehicle from moving, as the parking brake may not work.
- If the Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) blinks at the same time when the Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) comes on, the parking brake may not work. Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
- If you repeatedly operate the electric parking brake in a short period of time, the brake stops operating to prevent heating of the system and the indicator blinks. It returns to its original state in approximately 1 minute.
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber)
Comes on if there is a problem with a system related to braking other than the conventional brake system.
Comes on if there is a problem with the electric parking brake system and/or the automatic brake hold system.
- Do not use the parking brake.
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes on when there is a problem with the charging system.
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
Comes on or blinks when any seat belts are unfastened.
- Securely fasten seat belts immediately.
- Comes on or blinks when a seat belt in the rear seat is unfastened. Turns off momentarily.
- If this indicator stays on after you and/or the passengers have fastened the seat belt(s), a detection error may have occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
- You can check whether each seat belt is fastened on the driver information interface.
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
Comes on if a problem with the airbag system or seat belt tensioners is detected.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes on if there is a problem with the engine’s emissions control systems or electric vehicle system.
- If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on, the emissions control system and the engine could be damaged.
- Comes on when there is no fuel and the engine cannot generate electricity, and goes off after vehicle is refueled, power mode is turned on, vehicle is driven, and the power system is turned off multiple times. If it does not go off, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected.
- Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least 10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
Power System Indicator
Comes on if there is a problem with the electric vehicle system.
- If this indicator stays on constantly, have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
Low Fuel Indicator
Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low (approximately 6.0 Litres/1.32 Imp gal left).
Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
Comes on if there is a problem with the ABS.
- With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no ABS function. This can result in vehicle instability under sudden braking, so avoid situations such as motorway driving.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator
Blinks when VSA is active.
Comes on if there is a problem with the VSA system, hill start assist system, or agile handling assist.
- With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) OFF Indicator
Comes on when you partially disable VSA.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.
- Stop your vehicle in a safe place. If this indicator stays on after restarting the power system, take your vehicle to a dealer for an inspection immediately.
Passenger Front Airbag On/Off Indicators
When the passenger front airbag is active: The on indicator comes back on and remains on for about 60 seconds. When the passenger front airbag is inactive: The off indicator comes back on and stays on. This is a reminder that the passenger front airbag is deactivated.
Parking Sensor Indicator
Blinks if there are obstacles around the sensors.
Low Tyre Pressure/Deflation Warning System Indicator
May come on briefly if the power mode is set to ON and the vehicle is not moved within 45 seconds to indicate the initialise process is not yet complete.
Comes on and stays on when:
- The system has not been initialised.
- One or more tyres’ pressures are determined to be significantly low.
- Stop in a safe place, check tyre pressures, and inflate the tyre(s) if necessary.
- Stays on after the tyres are inflated to the recommended pressures.
- The system needs to be initialised.
If this indicator stays on after blinking, there is a problem with the deflation warning system.
Transmission System Indicator
Blinks if the transmission system has a problem.
Blinks if you cannot select P due to a transmission system failure.
- Set the parking brake when parking.
- Depending on the situation, you may not be able to turn on the power system.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Indicator (Amber)
Comes on if there is a problem with ACC with Low Speed Follow.
- Comes on if the vehicle is tilted due to heavy luggage in the cargo space or rear seats.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber)
Comes on if there is a problem with the LKAS.
- LKAS and Traffic Jam Assist cannot be used.
- Comes on if the vehicle is tilted due to heavy luggage in the cargo space or rear seats.
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) Indicator (Amber)
Comes on if there is a problem with the CMBS or it cannot be used temporarily due to issues such as dirt on the windscreen near the camera.
- The Safety Support Indicator (Amber) will come on at the same time.
Road Departure Mitigation Indicator (Amber)
Comes on if there is a problem with the Road Departure Mitigation System or it cannot be used temporarily due to issues such as dirt on the windscreen near the camera.
- The Safety Support Indicator (Amber) will come on at the same time.
Road Departure Mitigation System Steering Assist Auto OFF Indicator
Comes on when the Road Departure Mitigation System steering assist is automatically turned off.
Safety Support Indicator (Amber)
Comes on if there is a problem with any of the safety support systems.
- Comes on if the vehicle is tilted due to heavy luggage in the cargo space or rear seats.
Comes on if there is a problem with the parking sensor.
- Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with mud, ice, snow, etc.
Comes on when driver assist system functions are limited because the camera’s temperature is too high.
Comes on when driver assist system functions are limited because of poor camera visibility due to poor weather such as rain, fog, snow; or due to dark surroundings such as in early morning, late evening, or the inside of a tunnel at night.
- Comes on when the area around the camera is covered by obstacles.
Comes on when the blind spot information system's sensor is dirty.
- Park in a safe place and check the vicinity of the blind spot information system sensor and remove any obstacles.
Comes on when the temperature of the blind spot information system sensor is high.
- The system will return to normal when the temperature cools down.
Driver Monitoring Camera Indicator (Amber)
Comes on if there is a problem with the driver monitoring camera.
- Also comes on if the camera cannot correctly detect the driver’s condition.
- Also comes on if the camera is dirty or covered by an obstacle. Stop your vehicle in a safe place and remove the dirt or obstacle.
- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator does not go off even after removing the dirt or obstacle.
