Get Instrument Panel -> Indicators Guide for Honda Accord 4 Door 2023

Indicators

*1

Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) Indicator

Cruise Mode Indicator

(White/Green)

P. 104

P. 93

U.S.

Parking Brake and

*1

P. 83

P. 84

Brake System

Indicator (Red)

Immobilizer System

Indicator

*1

Supplemental Restraint

System Indicator

Canada

P. 98

P. 99

Parking Brake and

Brake System

Indicator (Amber)

Security System Alarm

Indicator

Auto High-Beam

Indicator

U.S.

P. 94

P. 95

P. 96

*1

*1 Vehicle Stability Assist^TM

Auto Idle Stop Indicator

(Green)^*

Canada

P. 102

(VSA®) System Indicator

Automatic Brake

*1

P. 86

Hold System Indicator

Auto Idle Stop System

Indicator (Amber)^*

Vehicle Stability Assist^TM

(VSA®) OFF Indicator

*1

Automatic Brake Hold

Indicator

U.S.

Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) with Low Speed

Follow Indicator (Amber)

^*1Electric Power Steering

(EPS) System Indicator

P. 103

P. 104

Canada

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS

Indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) with Low Speed

Follow Indicator

P. 87

*1

Charging System

Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard

Warning Indicators

P. 88

P. 97

(White/Green)

Lane Keeping Assist

System (LKAS) Indicator

(Amber)

Shift Position Indicator

*1

High Beam Indicator

P. 104

M (sequential mode^*/

7-speed manual shift

mode^*) Indicator^*/

Gear Selection

Lights On Indicator

Fog Light Indicator^*

P. 97

Lane Keeping Assist

System (LKAS) Indicator

(White/Green)

P. 104

P. 105

P. 108

P. 88

Indicator^*

P. 99

Transmission System

Indicator

System Message Indicator

*1

Safety Support Indicator

(Amber)

P. 89, 91

P. 100

P. 101

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator

P. 92

P. 93

Safety Support Indicator

(Green/Gray)

SPORT Mode Indicator^*

Low Fuel Indicator

*1: When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine

has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, there may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the

owner's manual.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

• Comes on when the parking brake • Comes on while driving - Make sure the

parking brake is released. Check the brake

fluid level.

is applied, and goes off when it is

released.

• Comes on when the brake fluid

level is low.

• Comes on if there is a problem with

the brake system.

• The beeper sounds and the

indicator comes on if you drive with

the parking brake applied.

• Comes on for about 30 seconds

when you apply the electric parking

brake while the power mode is in

ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then

goes off.

• Stays on for about 30 seconds

when you set the power mode to

VEHICLE OFF while the electric

parking brake is applied, then goes

off.

2 What to do when the indicator comes

on while driving P. 615

• Comes on along with the Parking Brake

and Brake System Indicator (amber) -

Immediately stop in a safe place. Contact a

dealer for repair. The brake pedal becomes

harder to operate. Depress the pedal

further than you normally do.

U.S.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time

When the Brake System Indicator

Parking Brake

and Brake

System

(Amber) Comes On P. 616

Canada

• Comes on along with the ABS indicator

- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

Comes On or Blinks P. 615

• Blinks and the Parking Brake and Brake

System Indicator (amber) comes on at

the same time - There is a problem with

the electric parking brake system. The

parking brake may not be set.

Indicator

(Red)

Avoid using the parking brake and have your

vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time

When the Brake System Indicator

(Amber) Comes On P. 616

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Indicator

U.S.

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

U.S.

• Comes on if there is a problem with • Comes on while driving - Avoid high

a system related to braking other

than the conventional brake

system.

speeds and sudden braking. Take the

vehicle to a dealer immediately.

Parking Brake

and Brake

System

Indicator

(Amber)

Canada

(Amber)

Canada

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

U.S.

●

• Comes on if there is a problem with

the electric parking brake system

and/or the automatic brake hold

system.

Stays on constantly - Avoid using the

parking brake and have your vehicle

checked by a dealer immediately.

U.S.

Parking Brake

and Brake

System

Indicator

(Amber)

Canada

(Amber)

Canada

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Indicator

U.S.

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

●

Comes on if there is a problem with

the radar sensor.

Indicator may come on temporarily

when the Maximum Load Limit is

exceeded.

Make sure the total load is within the

Maximum Load Limit.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 405

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer.

Parking Brake

and Brake

System

Indicator

(Amber)

—

Canada

(Amber)

●

Comes on when the automatic

brake hold system is on.

Automatic

Brake Hold

System

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 513

Indicator

●

U.S.

Comes on when the automatic

brake hold is activated.

Automatic

Brake Hold

Indicator

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 513

—

Canada

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

• After you have set the power mode • Readiness codes are part of the on-board

to ON, the vehicle performs system

checks. However, if the readiness

codes have not been set by that

time, this indicator will blink five

times and then go off.

diagnostics for the emissions control

systems.

—

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 639

●

Comes on if there is a problem with

the emissions control systems.

Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s

cylinders is detected.

Malfunction

Indicator

Lamp

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinks P. 614

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

• Comes on when there is a problem • Stop in a safe place and contact a dealer

with the charging system.

immediately.

Charging

System

Indicator

2 Checking the Battery P. 584

2 If the Charging System Indicator

Comes On P. 613

• Indicates the current shift position.

Shift Position

Indicator

2 Shifting P. 420, 427, 429

—

M (sequential • Comes on when the sequential

mode^*/7-

speed manual

shift mode^*)

Indicator^*/

Gear

mode^*/7-speed manual shift mode^*

is applied.

2 Sequential Mode P. 425

2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 431

Selection

Indicator^*

* Not available on all models

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Automatic transmission models

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

• The current shift position blinks if

the transmission system has a

problem.

• Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts

and acceleration and have your vehicle

checked by a dealer immediately.

• The indicated current shift position • Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration

blinks if you cannot put the

transmission into (R due to a

transmission system failure.

and high speed, and have your vehicle

checked by a dealer immediately.

Transmission

System

Indicator

• The indicated current shift position • Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration

blinks if the transmission system has

a problem and the performance of

the vehicle is reduced.

and high speed, and have your vehicle

checked by a dealer immediately.

• The indicated current shift position • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer

blinks if the transmission system has

a problem and the paddle shifters

cannot be used.

immediately.

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Automatic transmission models

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

• The current shift position or all the • Immediately park your car in a safe place.

2 Emergency Towing P. 626

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

shift positions blink if there is a

problem with the transmission and

the vehicle is no longer able to run.

• The current shift position or all the • Depending on the circumstances, you can

Transmission

System

Indicator

shift positions blink if there is a

problem with the transmission and

it is not possible to select (P.

set the power mode to ON as an emergency

measure.

2 If the Transmission System Indicator

Blinks along with the Warning

Message P. 619

• While the vehicle is stopped, apply the

parking brake.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer

immediately.

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Continuously variable transmission models

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

●

Blinks if the transmission system has

a problem.

Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts

and acceleration and have your vehicle

checked by a dealer immediately.

●

Blinks if the transmission system has

a problem and the performance of

the vehicle is reduced.

Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration

and high speed, and have your vehicle

checked by a dealer immediately.

Transmission

System

Indicator

Models with paddle shifters

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer

immediately.

Blinks if the transmission system has

a problem and the paddle shifters

cannot be used.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

• Blinks and the beeper sounds for a • The beeper stops and the indicator goes off

few seconds if you are not wearing

a seat belt when you set the power

mode to ON, then the indicator

comes on.

• If the front passenger is not

wearing a seat belt, the indicator

comes on a few seconds later.

• Comes on for a while when the rear

seat belt is unfastened while the

power mode in ON.

when you and the passengers fasten their

seat belts.

• 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.

Seat Belt

Reminder

Indicator

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 39

• Blinks while driving if you and/or

any passenger has not fastened a

seat belt. The beeper sounds and

the indicator blinks at regular

intervals.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

• Comes on when the fuel reserve is • Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as

running low (approximately

2.2 U.S. gal./8.4 L left).

possible.

• Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a

• Blinks if there is a problem with the

fuel gauge.

dealer.

Low Fuel

Indicator

• Comes on if there is a problem with • Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

Anti-lock

Brake System

(ABS)

the ABS.

checked by a dealer. With this indicator on,

your vehicle still has normal braking ability

but no anti-lock function.

Indicator

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 516

• Comes on if a problem with any of • Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

the following is detected:

- Supplemental restraint system

- Knee airbag system

- Side airbag system

- Side curtain airbag system

- Seat belt tensioner

checked by a dealer.

Supplemental

Restraint

System

Indicator

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Auto High-

Beam

Indicator

• Comes on when all the operating

conditions of the auto high-beam

are met.

2 Auto High-Beam P. 199

—

●

Blinks when VSA® is active.

Comes on if there is a problem with

the brake assist system, VSA®

system or hill start assist system.

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer.

●

2 Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®), aka

Electronic Stability Control (ESC),

System P. 441

Vehicle

Stability

Assist^TM

(VSA®)

System

Indicator

●

Comes on if the VSA® system is

Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph

(20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it

does not, have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

deactivated temporarily after the

battery has been disconnected, then

re-connected.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

●

Comes on when you partially

disable VSA®.

2 VSA® On and Off P. 442

Vehicle

Stability

Assist^TM

(VSA®) OFF

Indicator

●

Comes on if the VSA® system is

deactivated temporarily after the

battery has been disconnected, then

re-connected.

Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph

(20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it

does not, have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

• Comes on if there is a problem with • Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

Electric Power

Steering (EPS)

System

the EPS system.

checked by a dealer.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)

System Indicator Comes On P. 617

Indicator

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

●

May come on briefly if the power

mode is set to ON and the vehicle is

not moved within 45 seconds, to

indicate the calibration process is

not yet complete.

Comes on and stays on when:

- One or more tires’ pressures are

determined to be significantly low.

- The system has not been

calibrated.

Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe

place, check tire pressures, and inflate the

tire(s) if necessary.

Stays on after the tires are inflated to

the recommended pressures - The

system needs to be calibrated.

●

2 TPMS Calibration P. 446

Low Tire

Pressure/

TPMS

Indicator

●

Blinks for about one minute, and

then stays on if there is a problem

with the TPMS, or when a compact

spare tire is temporarily installed.

Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted

with a compact spare tire, get your regular

tire repaired or replaced and put back on

your vehicle as soon as you can.

●

Comes on if the TPMS is deactivated

temporarily after the battery has

been disconnected, then re-

connected.

Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph

(20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it

does not, have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

• Blinks when you operate the turn

signal lever.

• Blink along with all turn signals

when you press the hazard warning

button.

• Does not blink or blinks rapidly

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 566, 567

Turn Signal

and Hazard

Warning

—

Indicators

• Comes on when the high beam

headlights are on.

High Beam

Indicator

—

Lights On

Indicator

• Comes on when the parking, tail,

and other external lights are on.

2 Light Switches P. 195

• Comes on when the fog lights are

on.

Fog Light

Indicator^*

2 Fog Lights^*P. 197

—

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

• Blinks if the immobilizer system

cannot recognize the key

information.

• Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set

the power mode to VEHICLE OFF^*1, then

select the ON mode again.

*2

• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be

malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked

by a dealer.

• Do not attempt to alter this system or add

other devices to it. Electrical problems can

occur.

Indicator

Immobilizer

System

Indicator

*2

*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.

*2:Canadian models

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Indicator

Name

Security

System Alarm

Indicator

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

• Blinks when the security system

alarm has been set.

2 Security System Alarm P. 185

—

• Comes on along with a beep when • While the indicator is on, press the

a problem is detected. A system

message on the driver information

interface appears at the same time.

(home) button to see the message again.

2 Accessing contents in the main display

P. 140

• Refer to the Indicators information in this

chapter when a system message appears on

the driver information interface. Respond to

the message accordingly.

System

Message

Indicator

—

• The driver information interface does not

return to the normal screen unless the

warning is canceled, or the left selector

wheel is pressed.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

• Comes on when the ECON mode is

*1

on.

ECON Mode

Indicator

2 ECON Mode P. 434

*2

*1:Models without the adaptive damper system

*2:Models with the adaptive damper system

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

●

• Comes on when you press the

SPORT button.

The ambient meter remains lit up in red as

long as SPORT mode is on.

*1

2 SPORT Mode^*P. 433

SPORT Mode

Indicator^*

*2

*1:Models without the adaptive damper system

*2:Models with the adaptive damper system

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

●

Auto Idle

Stop Indicator

(Green)^*

Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in

operation. The engine automatically

shuts off.

2 Auto Idle Stop^*P. 435

—

Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop

system has been turned off by the

Auto Idle Stop OFF button.

2 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 436

Auto Idle

Stop System

Indicator

(Amber)^*

●

Blinks if there is a problem with the

Auto Idle Stop system.

Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

●

Comes on if there is a problem with

ACC with Low Speed Follow.

Comes on while driving - Have your

vehicle checked by a dealer.

Adaptive

Cruise

Control

(ACC) with

Low Speed

Follow

Indicator

(Amber)

●

Comes on if the ACC with Low

Speed Follow is deactivated

temporarily after the battery has

been disconnected, then re-

connected.

Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph

(20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it

does not, have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

●

Indicator may come on temporarily

when the Maximum Load Limit is

exceeded.

ACC with Low Speed Follow has

been automatically canceled.

Make sure the total load is within the

Maximum Load Limit.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 405

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

●

Adaptive

Cruise

Control

(ACC) with

Low Speed

Follow

Lights up in white when you press

the

button.

Lights up in green when you press

the RES/+ button or SET/- button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with

Low Speed Follow P. 470

—

Indicator

(White/

Green)

●

Comes on if there is a problem with

the LKAS.

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer.

Lane Keeping

Assist System

(LKAS)

Indicator

(Amber)

●

Lane Keeping

Assist System

(LKAS)

Indicator

(White/

Lights up in white when you press

the LKAS button.

Lights up in green when the LKAS is

in operation.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

—

P. 486

Green)

●

Cruise Mode

Indicator

(White/

Lights up in white when you change

to cruise mode.

Lights up in green when you have

set a speed for cruise control.

2 To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow

to Cruise Control P. 484

Green)

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

●

Comes on if there is a problem with

RDM, Low Speed Braking Control^*,

CMBS^TM, or the blind spot

information system^*.

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer.

Safety

Support

Indicator

(Amber)

●

Comes on if the RDM, Low Speed

Braking Control^*and CMBS^TMare

deactivated temporarily after the

battery has been disconnected and

then re-connected.

Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph

(20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it

does not, have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

●

Comes on when RDM, Low Speed

Braking Control^*and/or CMBS^TM

shuts itself off.

Indicator may come on temporarily when

passing through an enclosed space, such as

a tunnel.

The area around the radar sensor cover is

blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle

in a safe place and wipe the debris off with

a soft cloth.

Indicator may take some time to go off after

the radar sensor cover is cleaned.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the

indicator does not go off even after you

have cleaned the radar sensor cover.

2 Collision Mitigation Braking System^TM

(CMBS^TM) P. 456

●

Safety

Support

Indicator

(Amber)

2 Radar Sensor P. 506

●

Stays on - The temperature inside the

camera is too high.

Use the climate control system to cool down

the camera.

The system activates when the temperature

inside the camera cools down.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 504

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

●

Comes on when RDM, Low Speed

Braking Control^*and/or CMBS^TM

shuts itself off.

Stays on - The area around the camera is

blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle

in a safe place and wipe the debris off with

a soft cloth.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the

indicator and message are still displayed

even after you have cleaned the area

around the camera.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 504

●

Models with Low Speed

Braking Control

Remove the obstacle in the vicinity of sonar

sensor.

Safety

2 Low Speed Braking Control^*P. 465

2 Sonar Sensors^*P. 507

●

Comes on when mud, snow, or ice

accumulates in the vicinity of sonar.

Support

Indicator

(Amber)

●

Models with blind spot

information system

Comes on while driving - Something may

be interfering with the blind spot

●

information system sensor. Check the

vicinity of the blind spot information system

sensor and remove any obstacles.

Comes on when mud, snow, or ice

has accumulated in the vicinity of

the blind spot information system

sensor.

2 Blind spot information System^*P. 450

●

Indicator may come on temporarily

when the Maximum Load Limit is

exceeded.

Make sure the total load is within the

Maximum Load Limit.

—

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 405

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

●

Lights up in green when RDM, Low

Speed Braking Control^*, CMBS^TM,

and the blind spot information

system^*are on.

Lights up in green and gray when

RDM, Low Speed Braking Control^*,

CMBS^TM, or the blind spot

information system^*is off.

Lights up in gray when RDM, Low

Speed Braking Control^*, CMBS^TM,

and the blind spot information

system^*are off.

2 RDM On and Off P. 496

2 CMBS^TMOn and Off P. 459

2 Blind spot information System On and

Off P. 452

Safety

Support

Indicator

(Green/Gray)

2 System On and Off P. 467

* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press the

selector wheel to see the message again with the system message indicator on.

(home) button, select Warnings, then press the left

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when the vehicle is no longer able to run

due to a malfunction.

Immediately stop in a safe place.

●

Appears when there is a risk that the vehicle will

move unexpectedly after you have stopped due to a

malfunction with the vehicle.

While the vehicle is stopped, apply the parking brake.

2 Parking Brake P. 508

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Automatic transmission models

●

Appears when you set the power mode to ON again

and the vehicle is able to run.

2 Starting the Engine P. 412

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely

closed.

• Disappears when all doors and the trunk are closed.

• Appears if any door or the trunk is opened while

driving. The beeper sounds.

• Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.

• Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe

place.

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears P. 613

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

Models with shutter grille

• Power output will be reduced, so you may not be able

• Appears if there is a problem with the shutter grille,

and the radiator coolant temperature is too high.

to accelerate or maintain your current speed. Have your

vehicle checked by a dealer.

●

Canadian models

Refill the washer fluid.

●

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 563

Appears when the washer fluid is low.

●

Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due

soon.

●

Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and

2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver

Information Interface P. 543

Maintenance Past Due follow.

●

Appears when there is a problem with the battery

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

charging system.

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets

abnormally high.

2 Overheating P. 611

●

Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically

canceled while it is in operation.

Immediately depress the brake pedal.

Appears when the automatic brake hold system is

turned off.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 513

●

Appears when the automatic brake hold button is

pressed without wearing the driver’s seat belt.

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 513

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when the automatic brake hold button is

pressed without depressing the brake pedal while

the automatic brake hold is in operation.

Press the automatic brake hold button with the brake

pedal depressed.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 513

●

Appears when the parking brake is applied

automatically while it is in operation.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 513

2 Parking Brake P. 508

●

Appears when the electric parking brake switch is

pressed without depressing the brake pedal while

the electric parking brake is in operation.

Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake

pedal depressed.

2 Parking Brake P. 508

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears after you set the power mode to

ACCESSORY or ON.

Canadian models

2 Starting the Engine P. 412

●

Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s

door.

●

Continuously variable transmission models

for Canadian models

Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the

ENGINE START/STOP button.

●

Appears when the steering wheel is locked.

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.

—

●

Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the

power mode is in ACCESSORY.

Change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.

2 ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 191

●

Appears when you close the door with the power

mode in ON without the keyless remote inside the

vehicle.

Disappears when you bring the keyless remote back

inside the vehicle and close the door.

2 Keyless Remote Reminder P. 193

Appears when the keyless remote battery becomes

weak.

2 Replacing the Remote Battery P. 586

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears if the keyless remote battery is too weak to

start the engine or the key is not within operating

range to start the engine.

Bring the back of the keyless remote into contact with

the ENGINE START/STOP button.

2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 604

The beeper sounds six times.

●

U.S.

Appears when the starter system has a problem.

As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE

START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while

pressing the brake pedal, manually start the engine.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Canada

●

Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the

keyless access system^*(smart entry system^*) or push

button starting system.

Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP

button while the vehicle is moving.

2 Emergency Engine Stop P. 605

• Appears if the vehicle is being driven in a manner

consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving.

2 Driver Attention Monitor P. 154

●

• Appears when you set the power mode to VEHICLE

OFF, if the rear doors were opened shortly before or

after the vehicle was powered on.

Check the rear seat for passengers or items before

exiting the vehicle.

2 Rear Seat Reminder P. 217

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Automatic transmission models

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears when the temperature of the transmission • Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and

is starting to get too hot.

allow the system to cool down.

• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.

• Appears when you attempt to change to another

shift position with the transmission in (P and the

engine OFF.

• To select another shift position while in (P, the engine

must be ON.

• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while • Immediately stop in a safe place, set the parking brake,

driving.

then restart the engine. If the message disappears,

continue driving.

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Automatic transmission models

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears if the vehicle is stopped and the driver’s seat • When the vehicle is idling or when you are parking or

belt is unfastened, as there is a possibility that the

vehicle may roll.

exiting the vehicle, put the transmission into (P before

releasing the brake pedal.

2 Shift Operation P. 421

• Appears when you put the transmission into (N,

then release the (N button.

2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N

position [car wash mode] P. 423

• Appears when car wash mode is not available due to • When the transmission is too hot, car wash mode may

the transmission being too hot.

not be available. Let the engine idle until the

transmission has cooled down.

2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N

position [car wash mode] P. 423

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Automatic transmission models

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears when you try to change the shift position • Release your foot off the accelerator pedal, then

without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.

change the shift position.

• Appears when the (P button is pressed while the

vehicle is moving.

• Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before

operating the shift button.

• Appears if you put the transmission into (R while

the vehicle is moving forward, or into (D while the

vehicle is reversing.

• Appears when you set the power mode to ON

without fastening the driver’s seat belt.

• Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.

2 Shift Operation P. 421

• Appears when you change the shift position after

(P has been automatically selected with the driver’s

door open, the driver’s seat belt unfastened, then

the brake pedal is released.

(White)

• Appears when you try to change the shift position • Depress the brake pedal, then change the shift position.

without depressing the brake pedal.

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Automatic transmission models

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears when you depress the accelerator pedal

while the transmission is in (N.

• Remove your foot off the accelerator pedal. When

driving, depress the brake pedal and operate the shift

position.

●

Appears when you repeatedly change the shift

Take some time before changing the shift position.

position between (P and other positions in short

period.

• Appears when you try to take the transmission out • Try to take the transmission out of (P again.

of (P immediately after you start engine.

• Appears when you press the (P button but it is not • Depress the brake pedal until this message disappear.

engaged due to low ATF temperature.

• Appears when you press and hold (N button for

more than two seconds.

• Disappears when you set the shift position to a shift

other than (N.

2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N

position [car wash mode] P. 423

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Continuously variable transmission models

Message

Condition

Explanation

U.S. models

• Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP

button to turn the engine off without the shift lever

in (P.

●

Move the shift lever to (P. The power mode changes to

VEHICLE OFF.

Canadian models

●

Move the shift lever to (P, then press the ENGINE

START/STOP button twice.

●

Appears when the engine stops without the

transmission in (P, and does not restart

automatically.

Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop

If you want to set the power mode to ON, put the

transmission into (P.

If you want to start the engine, follow the normal

●

procedure.

2 Starting the Engine P. 412

activated.

●

Appears when the engine does not restart

Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.

2 Starting the Engine P. 412

automatically due to the following reasons:

- The hood is open.

- There is a problem in the system that disables Auto

Idle Stop.

●

Appears when you turn the Auto Idle Stop system

on.

2 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 436

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Continuously variable transmission models

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate for

some reason.

●

Appears when the engine restarts automatically.

Appears when the battery temperature is around

41°F (5°C) or lower.

●

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate

because the climate control system is in use, and the

difference between the set temperature and actual

interior temperature becomes significant.

2 Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 437

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate

because the engine is not adequately warmed up or

the coolant temperature is high.

●

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate

because the battery charge level is low.

Appears when the battery is low performance.

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Continuously variable transmission models

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate

because the pressure to the brake pedal is not

enough.

Depress the brake pedal firmly.

2 Auto Idle Stop^*P. 435

●

Appears when the system is under the following

conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:

- The climate control system is in use, and the

difference between the set temperature and actual

interior temperature becomes significant.

- The humidity in the interior is high.

The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.

2 Auto Idle Stop^*P. 435

2 The Engine Automatically Restarts When: P. 439

- The battery charge level is low.

●

Appears when the hood is opened.

Close the hood.

* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears if there is a problem with the automatic

• Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights on,

lighting control system.

and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Appears if there is a problem with the headlights.

• Appears while driving - The headlights may not be

on. When conditions allow you to drive safely, have

your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

Models with parking sensor system

• Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor

system.

• Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with

mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on even

after you clean the area, have the system checked by a

dealer.

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

• Appears if there is a problem with the auto high-

• Manually operate the headlight switch.

beam.

• If you are driving with the high beam headlights when

this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.

●

Appears when ACC with Low Speed Follow has been

You can resume the set speed after the condition that

automatically canceled.

caused ACC with Low Speed Follow to cancel improves.

Press the RES/+ button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

●

Flashes when the system senses a likely collision. The

Take appropriate action means to prevent a collision

beeper sounds.

(apply the brakes, change lanes, etc.)

2 Collision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

)

P. 456

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

2 Low Speed Braking Control^*P. 465

* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when ACC with Low Speed Follow is

canceled due to excessive high vehicle speed.

Reduce the speed, then reset ACC with Low Speed

Follow.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

●

Appears when the speed of the vehicle is too high for

you to set ACC with Low Speed Follow.

Reduce the speed, then set ACC with Low Speed

Follow.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

Appears when cruise control is canceled due to

excessive low vehicle speed.

Raise the speed, then reset cruise control.

2 To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to Cruise

Control P. 484

Appears when the speed of the vehicle is too low for

you to set cruise control.

Raise the speed, then set cruise control.

2 To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to Cruise

Control P. 484

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when the distance between your vehicle

and the vehicle ahead of you is too close while ACC

with Low Speed Follow is in operation.

ACC with Low Speed Follow has been automatically

canceled.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

Appears when pressing the SET/– button while the

distance between your vehicle and the vehicle

ahead of you is too close.

ACC with Low Speed Follow cannot be set.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

Appears when the parking brake is applied

automatically while ACC with Low Speed Follow is

in operation.

ACC with Low Speed Follow has been automatically

canceled.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

2 Parking Brake P. 508

Appears when pressing the SET/– button while the

parking brake is applied.

ACC with Low Speed Follow cannot be set.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

2 Parking Brake P. 508

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when pressing the SET/– button while the

vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is depressed.

ACC with Low Speed Follow cannot be set.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

●

Appears just before the ACC with Low Speed Follow

is automatically canceled when you are descending a

long hill etc (The following interval is automatically

set to extra long).

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

●

Appears when the ACC with Low Speed Follow has

been automatically canceled.

●

Appears when you are descending a long hill etc and

you press the RES/+ or SET/– button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears if the VSA® or traction control function

operates while ACC with Low Speed Follow is in

operation.

ACC with Low Speed Follow has been automatically

canceled.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

Appears when the driver’s seat belt is unfastened

while your vehicle is automatically stopped by ACC

with Low Speed Follow.

ACC with Low Speed Follow has been automatically

canceled.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

Appears when pressing the SET/– button while the

driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

ACC with Low Speed Follow cannot be set.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when the transmission is put into any

position other than (D or (S^*while ACC with Low

Speed Follow is in operation.

ACC with Low Speed Follow has been automatically

canceled.

Automatic transmission

models

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

Continuously variable

transmission models

* Not available on all models

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when pressing the SET/– button while the

transmission is in any position other than (D or (S^*.

ACC with Low Speed Follow cannot be set.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

Automatic transmission

models

Continuously variable

transmission models

* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears when the vehicle is stopped on a very steep

slope while ACC with Low Speed Follow is in

operation.

ACC with Low Speed Follow has been automatically

canceled.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

●

Appears when pressing the SET/– button while the

vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.

ACC with Low Speed Follow cannot be set.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears if ACC with Low Speed Follow is canceled

while your vehicle is automatically stopped by ACC

with Low Speed Follow.

Immediately depress the brake pedal.

Appears when the vehicle ahead of you resumes

driving, after your vehicle has been stopped

automatically by ACC with Low Speed Follow.

Press the RES/+ or SET/– button or depress the

accelerator pedal to resume.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

Appears when the SET/–, RES/+, CANCEL or Interval

button is pressed while ACC with Low Speed Follow

is off.

After pressing the

button, press the SET/–, RES/+,

CANCEL or Interval button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

Appears when the Interval button is pressed while

Cruise mode is selected.

After selecting ACC with Low Speed Follow, press the

Interval button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed

Follow P. 470

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover

and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in

front.

May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,

snow, fog, etc.).

When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a

safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.

The message may take some time to go off.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message

does not disappear even after you clean the sensor

cover.

●

2 Radar Sensor P. 506

2 Honda Sensing® P. 453

●

Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor

camera is too high and some driver assist systems

and auto high-beam cannot be activated.

Use the climate control system to cool down the

camera.

Disappears - The camera has been cooled down and

the systems are activated normally.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 504

2 Auto High-Beam P. 199

2 Honda Sensing® P. 453

●

Appears if the area around the front sensor camera is

blocked by dirt, mud, etc. and be prevented from

detecting a vehicle in front.

May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,

snow, fog, etc.).

When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in

a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message

does not disappear even after you cleaned the area

around the camera.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 504

2 Auto High-Beam P. 199

2 Honda Sensing® P. 453

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

●

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 486

Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected

lane. The steering wheel vibrates rapidly.

●

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System P. 494

You can change the setting for the Road Departure

Mitigation system. Narrow, Normal, Wide, and

Warning Only can be selected.

●

Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected

lane.

When you selected Warning Only

- The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the

vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.

2 Customized Features P. 351

When you selected Narrow, Normal or Wide

- The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the

vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane. The system

also steers the vehicle to help you remain within

your driving lane.

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

When you selected Narrow

●

Appears when the vehicle is likely to drive out of a

detected lane.

—

The RDM system also steers the vehicle to help you

remain within your driving lane.

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper

sounds simultaneously.

Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.

●

Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS

button is pressed, but there is a problem with a

system related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels

automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously.

If any other system indicators come on, such as the

VSA®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.

2 Indicators P. 82

Models with Low Speed Braking Control

●

Appears when the Low Speed Braking Control is

activated.

—

Continued

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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

●

Models with adaptive damper system

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Your vehicle will

have normal damping ability without the adaptive

damper feature.

●

Appears if there is a problem with the adaptive

damper system.

Appears if the ECON mode or SPORT mode^*cannot

be changed due to certain situations, such as a

system error or adverse driving conditions.

●

2 ECON Mode P. 434

2 SPORT Mode^*P. 433

Models with remote engine starter

●

Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door

while the engine is running by remote engine start.

2 Remote Engine Start^*P. 414

* Not available on all models

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