A light just came on? Find it by name or color, then see what it means, whether it’s safe to keep driving, and what to do next.
No car knowledge needed. Tap what you see and we’ll tell you if it’s safe to keep driving.
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Honda uses a traffic-light system. The color tells you how urgent the problem is before you even know what the symbol is.
A serious fault or safety risk. Pull over when it’s safe and switch off the engine.
A system needs attention. You can usually drive carefully, but get it checked soon.
A feature is working, such as headlights, cruise control or ECON mode.
High beams are on, or the engine is still cold.
These are the lights drivers search for most. If you see a red one, stop first and read after.
The engine isn’t getting enough oil pressure. Driving on can wreck the engine within minutes. Stop, switch off and check the oil level.
What to do →Low brake fluid or a brake system fault. First check that the parking brake is fully released.
What to do →The engine is overheating. Pull over, switch off, and don’t open the radiator cap while it’s hot.
What to do →The battery isn’t being charged. Switch off non-essential electrics and head straight to a workshop.
What to do →A solid light means an engine or emissions fault. A flashing light means a misfire that can damage the catalytic converter.
What to do →The airbag system has a fault and may not deploy in a crash. Get it diagnosed as soon as possible.
What to do →Type in the search box above or filter by color. Tap any light to get its full guide.
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The same symbol can mean very different things depending on whether it’s steady or blinking.
The engine computer has stored a fault code. Common causes include a loose fuel cap, an O2 sensor or an EVAP leak. You can keep driving carefully, but have the code read soon.
The engine is misfiring. Unburned fuel can overheat and damage the catalytic converter. Slow down, avoid hard acceleration, and get it checked right away.
The amber wrench light is a service reminder, not a fault. The code on your display tells you which service is due.
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| A | Replace engine oil |
| B | Replace engine oil and filter, plus a full inspection |
| 1 | Rotate tires |
| 2 | Replace air cleaner and cabin filters; inspect drive belt |
| 3 | Replace transmission fluid |
| 4 | Replace spark plugs; inspect valve clearance |
| 5 | Replace engine coolant |
| 6 | Replace rear differential fluid (AWD models) |
| 7 | Replace brake fluid |
Each guide covers the causes, the fix, and whether it’s safe to drive.
Symbols and their locations change between models and years. Pick your car for a model-specific guide.
Follow these four steps for any light.
Red means stop safely. Amber means book a check. Green or blue is only information.
A flashing red or amber light is more urgent than a steady one.
Newer Hondas show a text message on the driver display. It’s the fastest clue.
Find the light above, follow the steps, and check your owner’s manual for your exact model.
Short answers to the questions Honda drivers ask most.
The red oil pressure light and the red engine temperature light. Both can lead to severe engine damage within minutes, so pull over and switch off the engine as soon as it’s safe.
If the light is solid, you can usually drive carefully for a short time, but get the fault code read soon. If it’s flashing, the engine is misfiring. Reduce speed and get it checked right away.
It’s the Maintenance Minder. It means a scheduled service is due. The code shown (A, B, 1–7) tells you which service. It isn’t a fault warning.
Several lights at once (for example VSA, ABS, TPMS and check engine) often point to a single root cause, such as a weak 12V battery or one faulty sensor. Have the fault codes scanned instead of fixing each light separately.
Most lights go off by themselves once the problem is fixed. The Maintenance Minder and TPMS lights are reset through the vehicle settings menu after service. Don’t clear a fault light without finding what caused it.
An exclamation mark inside a circle is the brake system warning. Inside a tire-shaped symbol, it’s low tire pressure (TPMS). Inside a triangle, it’s a general system message; check the driver display for details.
Most core symbols are shared across Honda models, but newer cars add Honda Sensing and hybrid lights, and some icons were redesigned over the years. Check your model page or owner’s manual to be sure.
In-depth answers to specific questions.
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