Honda Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Honda Symbols

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Honda. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are nearly 100 of them so search carefully!

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Serious trouble or fault indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake or parking brake indicators -- click for moreBrake Trouble Indicator Canada
electric park brake trouble indicatorElectric park brake malfunction indicators -- click for moreElectric parking brake fault
Depress Brake PedalBrake press indicator -- click for more
Brake System IndicatorElectronically controlled brake system -- click for more
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning light -- click for more
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicators -- click for moreTemperature Indicator Cold
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Common and routine indicators
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Immobilizer dotSecurity indicators, if blinking -- click for moreImmobilizer System Indicator
Steering Trouble IndicatorElectric power steering fault indicator -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor ajar indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicators -- click for moreHydrogen low indicator
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
Message Indicator SymbolMessage indicator -- click for more
Check engine lightCheck engine light -- click for more
Drivetrain Trouble IndicatorPower train fault indicators -- click for moreTransmission system indicator
Keyless system malfunctionKeyless start fault indicator -- click for more
Service ReminderService reminder indicator -- click for more
Stacility controlStability control indicator -- click for more
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicator -- click for more
Traction Control System Warning LightTraction control off indicator -- click for more
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicators -- click for moreTPMS Malfunction Indicator
ABS Trouble Indicator CanadaAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Integrated Motor AssistIntegrated motor assist fault indicator -- click for more
All Wheel Drive Trouble IndicatorAll wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
eAWD IndicatorElectric all wheel drive indicators -- click for moreeAWD indicator
Power system indicatorPower system fault indicator -- click for more
Electric and hybrid vehicle indicators
Ready Mode IndicatorHybrid ready indicators -- click for moreReady + indicator
EV System IndicatorEV system warning -- click for more
Power Limitation IndicatorPower limitation indicators -- click for morePower limited indicator
EV on indicatorEV on indicator -- click for more
EV mode indicatorEV operation indicator -- click for more
HV on indicatorHybrid operation indicator -- click for more
Auto charge modeHybrid operation indicators -- click for moreEV modeCharge mode
Charge indicatorEV charge indicator -- click for more
Charge cord connectedCharge cable connected -- click for more
One pedal driving indicatorOne pedal driving indicator -- click for more
Deceleration stage indicatorDeceleration paddle selector indicator -- click for more
Hydrogen leak indicatorHydrogen leak warning indicator -- click for more
Driver assist systems indicators
Safety system support indicatorDriver assist system status indicators -- click for morePark assist systemSafety support indicator green
Forward collision warningCollision mitigation fault indicator -- click for more
Collision warning indicatorForward alert indicators -- click for moreCollision warning indicator
Lane Departure WarningLane keeping indicators -- click for moreLKAS Amber
Hands on lane keeping indicatorMore lane keeping indicators -- click for moreLane departure indicator
Blind Spot IndicatorBlind spot warning indicator -- click for more
Hold Operation IndicatorAuto brake hold indicators -- click for moreBrake hold indicator
Auto Hold IndicatorMore auto brake hold indicators -- click for moreAuto brake indicator
Start stop indicatorAuto start/stop indicators -- click for moreAuto Stop indicator
Start stop system off indicatorMore auto start/stop indicators -- click for morestart stop indicator
Pedestrian detected indicatorPedestrian detected indicator -- click for more
ACC indicatorAdaptive cruise control trouble or on indicators -- click for moreAdaptive Cruise Control Indicator
Distance setting indicatorCruise control follow distance set -- click for more
Special feature and accessory indicators
Another Cruise Control IndicatorCruise control indicators -- click for moreCruise Control Main Indicator
Normal mode indicatorDrive mode indicators -- click for moreIndividual mode indicator
Sport mode indicatorMore drive mode indicators -- click for moreSport mode indicator
Sand mode indicator4 wheel drive drive modes -- click for moreSnow mode indicatorMud mode indicator
Sport mode indicatorSport mode indicator (in green) -- click for more
Economy Mode IndicatorEconomy mode indicators -- click for moreEconomy mode on indicator
Up Shift IndicatorEfficient shift indicators -- click for more Upshift indicatorDownshift indicator
Lighting indicators
Bed lights on indicatorBed lights on indicator -- click for more
High beam assistantAutomatic high beam indicator -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamps on indicator -- click for more
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include Accord, Civic, Clarity, Crosstour, CR-V, Element, Fit, HR-V, Insight, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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