2022 Honda Civic Warning Indicators User Manual

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.

• 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.

 Models with A-type meter

• While the indicator is on, press the      (home) button, and select Warnings to see the message again.

Accessing contents in the display 

• The driver information interface will not return to the normal screen unless the warning is canceled, or the  (home) button is pressed.

Models with B-type meter

• While the indicator is on, roll the right selector wheel to see the message again.

Switching the Display 

• The driver information interface will not return to the normal screen unless the warning is canceled, or the right selector wheel is rolled.

ECON Mode Indicator

• Comes on when the ECON mode is on.

Models with drive mode switch

• Comes on when you set the drive mode to

ECON.

ECON Button*

Drive Mode Switch* 

• Comes on when you set the drive mode to

NORMAL.

Drive Mode Switch* 

SPORT Mode Indicator*

• Comes on when you set the drive mode to

SPORT.

• The ambient meter remains lit up in red as long as

SPORT mode is selected.

Models with B-type meter

●  The ambient meter goes off and gauges in the instrument panel lit up in red as long as SPORT mode is selected.

Drive Mode Switch* 

Low Temperature Indicator*

• Comes on when the engine coolant temperature is low.

• Blinks if the immobilizer system cannot recognize the key information.

Canadian models

Depress and hold the brake pedal before setting the power mode to ON.

• 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.

Immobilizer System Indicator

Models with

• Blinks when the security system alarm has been set.

Models with

Security System Alarm Indicator

Security System Alarm 

Auto Idle Stop OFF

Indicator

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

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

• Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto Idle Stop system.

• Blinks – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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

Auto Idle Stop 

Auto Idle Stop Suspend Indicator

• Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is temporarily suspended in the following situations.

• Brake pedal is not fully pressed

•  Depress the brake pedal firmly.

• The transmission is in a position other than

Auto Idle Stop 

• System charging is prioritized

• Climate control system is prioritized

• Engine coolant temperature is not in operating range

• SPORT mode* is selected.

Drive Mode Switch* 

• The battery temperature is too low.
• Auto Idle Stop does not activate for some reason.

Auto Idle Stop 

•  If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop OFF button, you can select whether to display the status messages or not.

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

• Comes on if there is a problem with ACC with Low Speed Follow*.

• Comes on while driving – Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• 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.

Maximum Load Limit

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

• Lights up in white when you press the button.
• Lights up in green when you press the up or down the RES/+/SET/− switch.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow* 

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber)

• Comes on if there is a problem with the LKAS.

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

•  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.

• 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) 

• 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 

• Comes on when Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow* indicator comes on.

• Each time you press the interval button, the following interval (the interval behind a vehicle detected ahead of you) setting cycles through extra long, long, middle, and short following intervals.

2 To Set or Change Following-interval

Safety Support Indicator (Amber)

•  Comes on if there is a problem with Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed Braking Control* or blind spot information system*.

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

• 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.

• Comes on if the Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM and Low Speed Braking Control* are deactivated temporarily after the battery has been disconnected and 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.