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2024 Honda Odyssey Warning Lights and Indicators User Guide

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2024 Honda Odyssey Warning Lights and Indicators User Guide

The 2024 Honda Odyssey’s warning lights and indicators are covered in this guide. These essential parts help drivers spot problems and keep the car running properly.

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Indicators

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
              2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (17)   Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)
  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, 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 applied.
  • Comes on for about 15 seconds when you push the electric parking brake switch with the power mode in OFF.
  • Stays on for about 15 seconds when you set the power mode to OFF while the electric parking brake is set.
  • Comes on while driving – Make sure the parking brake is released. Check the brake fluid level.

What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

  • 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.

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

  • Comes on along with the ABS indicator – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

  • 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.

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

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (18) Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber)
  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
  • 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.
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  • 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.
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (18) 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.

Maximum Load Limit

  • Stays on constantly – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (19) Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator
  • Comes on when the automatic brake hold system is on.
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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (20) Automatic Brake Hold Indicator
  • Comes on when the automatic brake hold is activated.
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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (13)   Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  • Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, 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.
  • Readiness codes are part of the on-board diagnostics for the emissions control systems.

Testing of Readiness Codes 

     

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  • Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control system.
  • Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected.
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (14)   Charging System Indicator
  • Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, and goes off when the engine starts.
  • Comes on when there is a problem with the charging system.
  • Comes on while driving
  • Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.

Checking the Battery 

If the Charging System Indicator

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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (15) Gear Position Indicator
  • Indicates the current gear selection.
Shifting   

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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (16) M (sequential mode) Indicator/ Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator
  • Comes on when the manual sequential shift mode is applied.
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (10) Transmission System Indicator
  • All the gear positions may light for several seconds, and go off.
  • When all the gear positions light, immediately stop your vehicle in a safe place
  • Indicators go off if there is no problem. However, even if they go off, take your vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
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  • The indicated current gear selection blinks if there is a problem with the transmission system.
  • Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and stop in a safe place immediately.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

  • The current gear position or all the gear positions blink if there is a problem with the transmission system and the vehicle will no longer move.
  • Immediately stop in a safe place.

Emergency Towing 

  • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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  • The current gear position or all the gear positions blink if you cannot select (P due to a transmission system failure.
  • The engine can be activated as a temporary measure.

If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Messag

  • Set the parking brake when parking
  • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (2) Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
  • Comes on and the beeper sounds if you are not wearing a seat belt when you set the power mode to ON.
  • If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on a few seconds later.
  • Blinks while driving if either 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.

Seat Belt Reminder 

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  2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (8) Low Fuel Indicator
  • Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low (approximately 2.9 U.S. gal/11.0 Liter left).
  • Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.
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  • Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.
  • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (6)   Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, 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.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (7)       Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
  • 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 or does not come on at all – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (4)     Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) System Indicator
  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
  • Blinks when VSA® is active.
  • Comes on if there is a problem with the VSA®, hill start assist, brake assist or brake lighting system.
  • Stays on constantly
  • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

Hill start assist system

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  2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (5) Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) OFF Indicator
  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
  • Comes on when you partially disable VSA®.
VSA® On and Off   

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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (2)     Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
  • Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, and goes off when the engine starts.
  • Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.
  • Stays on constantly
  • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator 

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (1)       Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
  •  Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
  • Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the tires becomes significantly low.
  • Comes on while driving – Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
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  • Blinks for about one minute, and then stays on if there is a problem with the TPMS with Tire Fill Assist, 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.
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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (37)     Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
  • Blinks 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

Replacing Light Bulbs 

   

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Lights On Indicator

•  Comes on whenever the light switch is on, or in AUTO when the exterior lights are on. •  If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF while the exterior lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.  

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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (39) High Beam Indicator
  • Comes on when the high beam headlights are on.
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (40)   Auto High-Beam Indicator
  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off
  • Comes on when all the operating conditions of the Auto high-beam are met.
Auto High-Beam     

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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (41) Fog Light Indicator
  •  Comes on when the fog lights are on.
Fog Lights   

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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS 83 Immobilizer System Indicator
  • Comes on briefly when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
  • 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.
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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS 80 Security System Alarm Indicator
  • Comes on briefly when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
  • Blinks when the security system alarm has been set.
Security System Alarm    

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
      2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (2)   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, select Warnings, then press the ENTER 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 ENTER button is pressed repeatedly.
         

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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS 50 Econ Mode Indicator
  • Comes on when you press the

ECON button.

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2024 Honda Odyssey Warning Lights and IndicatorS (2) Snow Mode Indicator
  • Comes on when you press the SNOW button and snow mode is selected.
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2024 Honda Odyssey Warning Lights and IndicatorS 84 Normal Mode Indicator
  • Comes on for a few seconds when Snow mode is selected, and the vehicle is powered off, then restarted.
Intelligent Traction Management  

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (26) Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green)
  • Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in operation. The engine automatically shuts off.
Auto Idle Stop   

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Auto Idle Stop

OFF Indicator

  • Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop system has been turned off by the Auto Idle Stop OFF Button.
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  2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (26) Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber)
  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
 

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  • Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto Idle Stop system.
  • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (21)                       Auto Idle Stop Suspend Indicator
  • Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is temporarily suspended in the following situations.
 

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  • Brake pedal is not fully pressed.
  • Depress the brake pedal firmly.
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  • The transmission is in a position other than (D.
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  • System charging is prioritized.
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  • Climate control system is prioritized.
  • is ON (indicator on).
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  • Engine coolant temperature is not in operating range.
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  • The Intelligent Traction Management is set to Snow.
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  • The battery temperature is too low.
  • Auto Idle Stop does not activate for some reason.
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (23) Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber)
  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.
  • Comes on if there is a problem with the LKAS.
  • Stays on constantly – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (23) 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.
 

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

 

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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (36)       Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Indicator (Amber)
  • Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, 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.
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  • 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.

Maximum Load Limit

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

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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (36) 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.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow     

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (23) 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.
To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to Cruise Control   

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2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (25) Safety Support Indicator (Amber)
  • Comes on if there is a problem with RDM, CMBSTM, or blind spot information system.
  • Stays on constantly – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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  • Indicator may come on temporarily when the Maximum Load Limit is exceeded.
  • Make sure the total load is within the Maximum Load Limit.

Maximum Load Limit 

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (25)   Safety Support Indicator (Amber)
  • Comes on when RDM 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 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 is cleaned.
  • Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator does not go off even after you have cleaned the radar sensor.

Radar Sensor

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  • 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.

Front Sensor Camera

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (25)           Safety Support Indicator (Amber)
  • Comes on when RDM 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.

Front Sensor Camera 

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  • 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.

Blind Spot Information System

   
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
2024 Honda Odyssey INDICATORS (25)     Safety Support Indicator (Green/ Gray)
  • Lights up in green when RDM, CMBSTM, and blind spot information system are on.
  • Lights up in green and gray when RDM, CMBSTM, or blind spot information system or any two of these systems are off.
  • Lights up in gray when RDM, CMBSTM, and blind spot information system are off.

RDM On and Off  CMBSTM On and Off P

Blind spot information system on and off

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