Honda Service Indicator Lights

At Planet Honda New Jersey, we aim to prioritize your Honda model’s performance and condition. That’s why our team is here to help you review and decipher what your Honda service indicator lights are telling you. 

Discover more about the various service indicators, when it's time to service your Honda, and the effortless process of scheduling service or maintenance in the Union, Newark, and Springfield, New Jersey, area. 

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Honda Warning & Indicator Lights

Honda dashboards will have indicator lights color-coded from blue and green to red and yellow (amber). There are also some neutral white indicators. 

Blue and green indicators usually include high beams and lights, cruise control activation, lane assist, and other safety indications. 

If your dashboard begins to show yellow (amber) or red light indicators, you might need to examine what your vehicle is trying to notify you of and its severity. 

Honda Service Indicator: What Does a Yellow Light Mean?

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Yellow (Amber) light indicators in a Honda represent an issue or a warning that your vehicle needs to be looked at by either you or a nearby dealer. 

Some common service-related notifications you may run into can include: 

  • Malfunction Indicator Lamp – An engine-shaped icon. 

  • Low Fuel – Gas station pump icon. 

  • Electric Power Steering (EPS) – A steering wheel with an exclamation. 

  • Low Tire Pressure/TPMS - Bottom half of an hourglass with an exclamation point in it. 

The low fuel indicator typically means you need to refuel as soon as possible, but if it begins to blink, there could be something wrong with the fuel gauge, and you will need to get that checked out by a professional. 

Just like the fuel indication, if you notice the low tire pressure/TPMS reading as yellow, you need to stop at a safe place, check the tire pressure, and inflate if necessary. If the system continues after those steps have been taken, there’s a chance it needs to be brought to a dealership and recalibrated or further evaluated for the existing issue. 

What Does a Red Service Indicator Mean?

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When you see a red indicator light up on the dashboard, you will need your Honda looked at right away. 

Some urgent red service-related indicators could include: 

  • Charging System (Battery) 

  • Brake System 

  • Supplemental Restraint System Indicator (Air Bags & Seatbelt Tension) 

The moment you notice either of these indicators pop up on your dashboard, it’s important that you bring your Honda to our service department to have a look immediately. 

You may not run into the Supplemental Restraint System as often as you may with the charging system or the brakes, but these indicators should be treated as a high priority and serviced as soon as possible. 

How Can Our Service Center Help?

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Our service center is dedicated to providing you with quality service and customer satisfaction. When one of the Honda service indicators lights up on your dashboard, it’s time to schedule an appointment with our team. 

Book an appointment with the swipe of a finger or a click of your mouse by utilizing our online service scheduling tool or contacting our professionals. 

Schedule a Honda Service Appointment

Now that you have done your research on the Honda service indicator lights on your dashboard, you’ll know who to call when your Honda is in need of maintenance or repair. 

Once you see your first urgent red or blinking yellow service indicator, schedule your service online or contact Planet Honda New Jersey. We’re proud to serve the drivers of Union, Newark, and Springfield, NJ. 

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