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2020 Honda CR-V Owners Manual - Indicators



Indicators

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off if the parking brake has been released.
    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 15 seconds when you pull the electric parking brake switch while the ignition switch is in LOCK ( *1.
    Stays on for about 15 seconds when you turn the ignition switch to LOCK ( *1 while the electric parking brake is set.
    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. 631

    Comes on along with the 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.

    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. 631

    Blinks and the 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. 632

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    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 or the automatic brake hold system.
    Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
    Comes on while driving - Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

U.S.

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber)

Canada

    Comes on if the parking brake and brake 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.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

U.S.

    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. 455

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

Canada

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber)

(Amber)

Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    Comes on when the automatic brake hold system is on.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 532

U.S.

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    Comes on when the automatic brake hold is activated.

Canada

Automatic Brake Hold Indicator

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 532

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

    Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, and goes off when the engine starts.
    Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
    Comes on while driving - Immediately stop in a safe place.

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 629

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, and goes off when the engine starts, or after several seconds if the engine did not start. If “readiness codes” have not been set, it blinks five times before it goes off.
    Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control system.
    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. 649

    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. 630

Charging System Indicator

    Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, and goes off when the engine starts.
    Comes on when the battery is not charging.
    Comes on while driving - Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 629

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Shift Lever Position Indicator

    Indicates the current shift lever position.

2 Shifting P. 474

Transmission System Indicator

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    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.

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

    Comes on and the beeper sounds if you are not wearing a seat belt when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.
    If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on a few seconds later.
    Blinks while driving if either you 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 or the front passenger has fastened the seat belt

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

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 41

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Low Fuel Indicator

    Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low (approximately 2.1

U.S. gal/8.0 liter 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 for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    If it comes on at any other time, 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. 534

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    Comes on if a problem with any of the following is detected:
    Supplemental restraint system
    Side airbag system
    Side curtain airbag system
    Seat belt tensioner
    Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) System Indicator

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    Blinks when VSA® is active.
    Comes on if there is a problem with the 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. 513

    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.

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) OFF Indicator

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    Comes on when you partially disable VSA®.

2 VSA® On and Off P. 514

    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.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

    Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, and goes off when the engine starts.
    Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.
    Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On P. 633

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    May come on briefly if the ignition switch is turned to ON (w*1 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. 523

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

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, 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.

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 (display/information) button to see the message again.
    Refer to the Indicators information in this chapter when a system message appears on the driver information interface. Take the appropriate action for the message.
    The driver information interface does not return to the normal screen unless the warning is canceled, or the button is pressed.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

    Blink when you operate the turn signal lever.
    Blinks along with all turn signals when you press the hazard warning button.
    Does not blink or blinks rapidly

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 583

High Beam Indicator

    Comes on when the high beam headlights are on.

Auto High-beam System Indicator

    Comes on when all the operating conditions of the Auto high-beam system are met.

2 Auto High-Beam P. 181

Lights On Indicator

    Comes on when the light switch in a position other than OFF or when the switch is set to AUTO and the exterior lights come on.
    If you remove the key from the ignition switch*1 while the exterior lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver's door is opened.

Fog Light Indicator*

    Comes on when the fog lights are on.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Indicator

Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

    Blinks if the immobilizer system cannot recognize the key information.
    Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Depress the brake pedal, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK ( *1. Pull the key out*2, and then insert the key and turn it to ON (w*1 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.

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

Security System Alarm Indicator

    Blinks when the security system alarm has been set.

2 Security System Alarm* P. 160

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

*2:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the ignition on.

88 * Not available on all models

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Blind spot information System Indicator*

    Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
    Stays on while blind spot information system is turned off.

    Comes on when mud, snow, or ice accumulates in the vicinity of sensor.
    Comes on while driving - Remove the obstacle in the vicinity of sensor.

2 Blind spot information System*

P. 516

    Comes on if there is a problem with the system.
    Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

ECON Mode Indicator

    Comes on when you press the

ECON button.

2 ECON Button P. 482

Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green)

    Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in operation. The engine automatically shuts off.

2 Auto Idle Stop P. 476

* Not available on all models

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber)

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.

    Comes on when Auto Idle Stop system has been turned off by the Auto Idle Stop OFF button.

2 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 477

    Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto Idle Stop system.
    Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    Comes on if there is a problem with the RDM system.
    Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

    Comes on if the RDM 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.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator

    Comes on when the RDM system shuts itself off.
    Indicator may come on temporarily when passing through an enclosed space, such as a tunnel.
    The area around the radar sensor is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth. Indicator may take some time to go off after the radar sensor is cleaned.
    Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator does not go off even after you cleaned the radar sensor.

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) P. 536

    Comes on when the RDM system shuts itself off.
    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. 483

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator

    Comes on when the RDM system 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 it off with a soft cloth.
    Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator and message come back on after you cleaned the area around the camera.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 483

    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. 455

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

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Indicator (Amber)

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    Comes on if there is a problem with ACC with Low Speed Follow.
    Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

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. 455

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

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Indicator (Green)

    Comes on when you press the

MAIN button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 485

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber)

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    Comes on if there is a problem with the LKAS.
    Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Green)

    Comes on when you press the

MAIN button.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 505

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)

Indicator

    Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.
    Comes on when you deactivate the CMBSTM. A driver information interface message appears for five seconds.
    Comes on if there is a problem with the CMBSTM.
    Stays on constantly without the CMBSTM off - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) P. 536

    Comes on if the CMBSTM 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.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)

Indicator

    Comes on when the CMBSTM system 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 it off with a soft cloth.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 483

    Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator does not go off even after you cleaned the camera.

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) P. 536

    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. 483

    Indicator may come on temporarily when passing through an enclosed space, such as a tunnel.
    The area around the radar sensor is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth. Indicator may take some time to go off after the radar sensor is cleaned.
    Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator does not go off even after you clean the sensor cover.

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) P. 536

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)

Indicator

    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. 455

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

uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press the (display/information) button to see the message again with the system message indicator on.

Message

Condition

Explanation

    Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely closed.
    Appears if any door or the tailgate is opened while driving. The beeper sounds.
    Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.

Canadian models

    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.
    Appears when the washer fluid gets low.
    Refill the washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 580

    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. 565

Models with color audio system

    Appears while you are customizing the settings and the transmission is in other than ( .

2 Customized Features P. 121

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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. 627

    Appears when you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w*1 without fastening the driver's seat belt.

    Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.

    Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on the battery.
    Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Checking the Battery P. 599

    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. 532

    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. 532

    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. 532

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

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

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 532

2 Parking Brake P. 528

    Appears when the electric parking brake switch is pressed without depressing the brake pedal while the electric parking brake is in operation.
    Appears while driving - Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.

2 Parking Brake P. 528

    Appears if there is something wrong with the vehicle while you are driving.
    Immediately stop in a safe place.
    Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
    Appears if the shift position cannot be changed to

( due to a problem with the vehicle.

    Apply the parking brake once you have stopped.

2 Parking Brake P. 528

    Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
    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. 485

    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. 485

    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. 485

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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. 485

    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. 485

    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. 485

    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. 485

    Appears when the vehicle in front of you starts moving while your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with Low Speed Follow.
    Either press the RES/+ button or –/SET button, or depress the accelerator pedal.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 485

    Appears when the shift lever is moved 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.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 485

    Appears when pressing the –/SET button while the shift lever 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. 485

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. 485

    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. 485

    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. 485

2 Parking Brake P. 528

    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. 485

2 Parking Brake P. 528

    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. 485

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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.
    Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with a vehicle in front of you.
    Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change lanes, etc.)

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)

P. 536

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 485

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

    Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected line. The steering wheel vibrates rapidly.
    Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System P. 501

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 Normal, Wide or Narrow

    The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the vehicle is drifting out of a detected line. 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. 501

    You can change the setting for the road departure mitigation system. Normal, Wide, Warning Only, and Narrow can be selected.

2 Customized Features P. 121, 360

uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

When you selected Narrow

    Appears when the vehicle is likely to drive out of a detected lane.

The Road Departure Mitigation system also steers the vehicle to help you remain within your driving lane.

    Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper sounds simultaneously.
    Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.
    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.
    Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message does not disappear even after you clean the sensor cover.

2 Honda Sensing® P. 26

    Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor camera is too high and some driver assist systems 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. 483

2 Auto High-Beam P. 181

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Message

Condition

Explanation

    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. 483

2 Auto High-Beam P. 181

    Appears if there is a problem with the Auto high- beam system.
    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 the hood is opened.
    Close the hood.

Models with smart entry system

    Appears when the engine does not restart automatically due to the following reason:
    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. 465, 467

    Close the hood.

Models without smart entry system

uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

    Appears when the engine stops without the transmission in ( , and does not restart automatically.
    Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop activates.
    If you want to turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, change the gear position to ( .
    If you want to start the engine, follow the normal procedure.

2 Starting the Engine P. 465, 467

    Appears when Auto Idle Stop Display ON* or Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens ON* has been selected from the customization menu.

2 Customized Features P. 121, 360

2 Auto Idle Stop P. 476

    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.
    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.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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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.
    Appears when Auto Idle Stop Display ON* or Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens ON* has been selected from the customization menu.
    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. 476

    Not available on all models

uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Models without smart entry system

Message

Condition

Explanation

    Appears when you open the driver’s door while the ignition key is in ACCESSORY (q.
    Turn the ignition switch to LOCK ( , then remove the key.
    Appears when the ignition key is turned to ACCESSORY (q from ON (w. (The driver's door is closed.)

    Appears when you open the driver’s door while the ignition key is in LOCK ( .
    Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Models with smart entry system

Message

Condition

Explanation

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

2 Starting the Engine P. 467

    Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
    Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the

ENGINE START/STOP button.

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Message

Condition

Explanation

    Appears if you push 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 if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button and the parking brake is not activated or the shift lever is in (N position.
    Move the shift lever to ( position and start the engine.

    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. 171

    Appears when you close the door with the power mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside the vehicle.
    Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back inside the vehicle and close the door.

2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 173

    Appears when the smart entry remote battery becomes weak.
    Replace the battery as soon as possible.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 601

    Not available on all models

uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

Message

Condition

Explanation

U.S.

Canada

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

A beeper sounds six times.

    Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP button to be touched with.

2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 621

    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 and 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.
    Appears if the vehicle is being driven in a manner consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving.

2 Driver Attention Monitor P. 116

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Models with LED headlight

Models with remote engine starter

Message

Condition

Explanation

    Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door while the engine is running by remote engine start.

2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 469

    Not available on all models

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Models with power tailgate

* Not available on all models

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