2021 Honda Accord Owners Manual - Indicators

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

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.

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 not fully released.

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.

Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking brake is released. Check the brake fluid level.

2 What to do when the indicator comes on while driving P. 617

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.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 618

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. 617

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.

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. 618

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

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 while driving - Avoid high speeds and sudden braking. Take the vehicle to a dealer immediately.

U.S.

Canada

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber)

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.

Canada

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

U.S.

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber)

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. 407

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Canada

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(Amber)

Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator

Comes on when the automatic brake hold system is on.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 515

U.S.

Comes on when the automatic brake hold is activated.

Canada

Automatic Brake Hold Indicator

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 515

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

After you have set the power mode 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.

Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control systems.

Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected.

Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics for the emissions control systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 641

Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place where there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down. Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks P. 616

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Charging System Indicator

Comes on when the battery is not charging.

Stop in a safe place and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 615

Shift Position Indicator

Indicates the current shift position.

2 Shifting P. 422, 429, 431

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M (sequential mode*/7- speed manual shift mode*) Indicator*/ Gear Selection Indicator*

Comes on when the sequential mode*/7-speed manual shift mode* is applied.

2 Sequential Mode P. 427

2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 433

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Transmission System Indicator

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 blinks if you cannot put the transmission into (R due to a transmission system failure.

Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration and high speed, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

The indicated current shift position 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.

The indicated current shift position blinks if the transmission system has a problem and the paddle shifters cannot be used.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Transmission System Indicator

The current shift position or all the shift positions blink if there is a problem with the transmission and the vehicle is no longer able to run.

Immediately park your car in a safe place.

2 Emergency Towing P. 628

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

The current shift position or all the shift positions blink if there is a problem with the transmission and it is not possible to select ( .

Depending on the circumstances, you can set the power mode to ON as an emergency measure.

2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message P. 621

While the vehicle is stopped, apply the

parking brake.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Transmission System Indicator

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.

Models with paddle shifters

Blinks if the transmission system has a problem and the paddle shifters cannot be used.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

Blinks 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.

If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on a few seconds later.

Blinks while driving if you and/or the front passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals.

The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when you and the front passenger fasten their seat belts.

Stays on after you and/or the front passenger has fastened the seat belt(s)

- A detection error may have occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 39

Comes on for a while when the rear seat belt is unfastened while the power mode is in ON.

Blinks and the beeper sounds when the rear seat belt is unfastened while driving.

The indicator goes off when the rear seat passengers fasten their seat belts.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 39

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Low Fuel Indicator

Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low (approximately

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

Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.

Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.

Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Indicator

Comes on if there is a problem with the ABS.

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 518

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

Comes on if a problem with any of the following is detected:

Supplemental restraint system

Knee airbag system

Side airbag system

Side curtain airbag system

Seat belt tensioner

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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

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Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)

System Indicator

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 AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System P. 443

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.

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) OFF

Indicator

Comes on when you partially disable VSA®.

2 VSA® On and Off P. 444

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.

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On P. 619

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS

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 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. 448

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.

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

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. 568, 569

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High Beam Indicator

Comes on when the high beam headlights are on.

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Lights On Indicator

Comes on when the parking, tail, and other external lights are on.

2 Light Switches P. 195

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Fog Light Indicator*

Comes on when the fog lights are on.

2 Fog Lights* P. 197

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

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.

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.

*2

*2

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Indicator

Security System Alarm Indicator

Blinks when the security system alarm has been set.

2 Security System Alarm P. 185

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System Message Indicator

Comes on along with a beep when a problem is detected. A system message on the driver information interface appears at the same time.

While the indicator is on, press the (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.

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

ECON Mode Indicator

Comes on when the ECON mode is on.

2 ECON Mode P. 436

*1

*2

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

SPORT Mode Indicator*

Comes on when you press the

SPORT button.

The ambient meter remains lit up in red as long as SPORT mode is on.

2 SPORT Mode* P. 435

*1

*2

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. 437

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Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber)*

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. 438

Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto Idle Stop system.

Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

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 while driving - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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. 407

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 Indicator (White/ Green)

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. 472

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Indicator (Amber)

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 (White/ Green)

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. 488

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Cruise Mode Indicator (White/ Green)

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. 486

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Safety Support Indicator (Amber)

Comes on if there is a problem with RDM, Low Speed Braking Control*, CMBSTM, or the blind spot information system*.

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Comes on if the RDM, Low Speed Braking Control* and CMBSTM are 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.

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Safety Support Indicator (Amber)

Comes on when RDM, Low Speed Braking Control* and/or CMBSTM 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 SystemTM (CMBSTM) P. 458

2 Radar Sensor P. 508

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. 506

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Safety Support Indicator (Amber)

Comes on when RDM, Low Speed Braking Control* and/or CMBSTM 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. 506

Models with Low Speed Braking Control

Comes on when mud, snow, or ice accumulates in the vicinity of sonar.

Remove the obstacle in the vicinity of sonar sensor.

2 Low Speed Braking Control* P. 467

2 Sonar Sensors* P. 509

Models with blind spot information system

Comes on when mud, snow, or ice has accumulated in the vicinity of the blind spot information system sensor.

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.

2 Blind spot information System * P. 452

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. 407

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray)

Lights up in green when RDM, Low Speed Braking Control*, CMBSTM, and the blind spot information system* are on.

Lights up in green and gray when RDM, Low Speed Braking Control*, CMBSTM, or the blind spot information system* is off.

Lights up in gray when RDM, Low Speed Braking Control*, CMBSTM, and the blind spot information system* are off.

2 RDM On and Off P. 498

2 CMBSTM On and Off P. 461

2 Blind spot information System On and Off P. 454

2 System On and Off P. 469

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. 510

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. 414

Message

Condition

Explanation

Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely closed.

Appears if any door or the trunk is opened while driving. The beeper sounds.

Disappears when all doors and the trunk are closed.

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. 615

Message

Condition

Explanation

Models with shutter grille

Appears if there is a problem with the shutter grille, and the radiator coolant temperature is too high.

Power output will be reduced, so you may not be able to accelerate or maintain your current speed. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Canadian models

Appears when the washer fluid is low.

Refill the washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 565

Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.

Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and

Maintenance Past Due follow.

2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information Interface P. 545

Appears when there is a problem with the battery charging system.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Message

Condition

Explanation

Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets abnormally high.

2 Overheating P. 613

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. 515

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. 515

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. 515

Appears when the parking brake is applied automatically while it is in operation.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 515

2 Parking Brake P. 510

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. 510

Message

Condition

Explanation

Appears after you set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON.

Canadian models

Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.

2 Starting the Engine P. 414

Continuously variable transmission models for Canadian models

Appears when the steering wheel is locked.

Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the

ENGINE START/STOP button.

Message

Condition

Explanation

Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.

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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 remote inside the vehicle.

Disappears when you bring the remote back inside the vehicle and close the door.

2 Remote Reminder P. 193

Appears when the remote battery becomes weak.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 588

Message

Condition

Explanation

U.S.

Canada

Appears if the remote battery is too weak to start the engine or the key is not within operating range to start the engine.

The beeper sounds six times.

Bring the back of the remote into contact with the

ENGINE START/STOP button.

2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 606

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.

Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the smart entry system* or push button starting system.

Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Message

Condition

Explanation

Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP

button while the vehicle is moving.

2 Emergency Engine Stop P. 607

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

Message

Condition

Explanation

Appears when the temperature of the transmission is starting to get too hot.

The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.

Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and allow the system to cool down.

Appears when you attempt to change to another shift position with the transmission in ( and the engine OFF.

To select another shift position while in ( , the engine must be ON.

Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while driving.

Immediately stop in a safe place, set the parking brake, then restart the engine. If the message disappears, continue driving.

Message

Condition

Explanation

Appears if the vehicle is stopped and the driver’s seat belt is unfastened, as there is a possibility that the vehicle may roll.

When the vehicle is idling or when you are parking or exiting the vehicle, put the transmission into ( before releasing the brake pedal.

2 Shift Operation P. 423

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. 425

Appears when car wash mode is not available due to the transmission being too hot.

When the transmission is too hot, car wash mode may 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. 425

Message

Condition

Explanation

Appears when you try to change the shift position without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Release your foot off the accelerator pedal, then change the shift position.

Appears when the ( button is pressed while the vehicle is moving.

Appears if you put the transmission into (R while the vehicle is moving forward, or into (D while the vehicle is reversing.

Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before operating the shift button.

(White)

Appears when you set the power mode to ON without fastening the driver’s seat belt.

Appears when you change the shift position after

( has been automatically selected with the driver’s door open, the driver’s seat belt unfastened, then the brake pedal is released.

Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.

2 Shift Operation P. 423

Appears when you try to change the shift position without depressing the brake pedal.

Depress the brake pedal, then change the shift position.

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 position between ( and other positions in short period.

Take some time before changing the shift position.

Appears when you try to take the transmission out of ( immediately after you start engine.

Try to take the transmission out of ( again.

Appears when you press the ( button but it is not engaged due to low ATF temperature.

Depress the brake pedal until this message disappear.

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. 425

Message

Condition

Explanation

Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn the engine off without the shift lever in ( .

U.S. models

Move the shift lever to ( . The power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.

Canadian models

Move the shift lever to ( , then press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice.

Appears when the engine stops without the transmission in ( , and does not restart automatically.

Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop activated.

If you want to set the power mode to ON, put the transmission into ( .

If you want to start the engine, follow the normal procedure.

2 Starting the Engine P. 414

Appears when the engine does not restart automatically due to the following reasons:

The hood is open.

There is a problem in the system that disables Auto Idle Stop.

Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.

2 Starting the Engine P. 414

Appears when you turn the Auto Idle Stop system on.

2 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 438

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.

2 Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 439

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.

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because the engine coolant temperature is too low or high.

Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because the battery charge level is low.

Appears when the battery is low performance.

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. 437

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 battery charge level is low.

The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.

2 Auto Idle Stop* P. 437

2 The Engine Automatically Restarts When: P. 441

Appears when the hood is opened.

Close the hood.

Message

Condition

Explanation

Appears if there is a problem with the automatic lighting control system.

Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights on, 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.

Message

Condition

Explanation

Appears if there is a problem with the auto high- beam.

Manually operate the headlight switch.

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 automatically canceled.

You can resume the set speed after the condition that caused ACC with Low Speed Follow to cancel improves. Press the RES/+ button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 472

Flashes when the system senses a likely collision. The beeper sounds.

Take appropriate action means to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change lanes, etc.)

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)

P. 458

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 472

2 Low Speed Braking Control* P. 467

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. 472

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. 472

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. 486

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. 486

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. 472

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. 472

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. 472

2 Parking Brake P. 510

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. 472

2 Parking Brake P. 510

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. 472

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).

Appears when the ACC with Low Speed Follow has been automatically canceled.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 472

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. 472

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. 472

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. 472

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. 472

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. 472

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. 472

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. 472

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. 472

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. 472

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. 508

2 Honda Sensing® P. 455

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. 506

2 Auto High-Beam P. 199

2 Honda Sensing® P. 455

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. 506

2 Auto High-Beam P. 199

2 Honda Sensing® P. 455

Message

Condition

Explanation

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected lane. The steering wheel vibrates rapidly.

Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 488

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

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.

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.

Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System P. 496

You can change the setting for the Road Departure Mitigation system. Narrow, Normal, Wide, and Warning Only can be selected.

2 Customized Features P. 352

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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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.

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Message

Condition

Explanation

Models with adaptive damper system

Appears if there is a problem with the adaptive damper system.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Your vehicle will have normal damping ability without the adaptive damper feature.

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. 436

2 SPORT Mode* P. 435

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. 416