Honda CR-V Warning Lights: What They Mean
7 warning and indicator lights from the 2026 Honda CR-V owner's manual, with what to do and the manual page for each.
Amber: check soon
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Indicator (Amber)
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There is a problem with ACC with Low Speed Follow, or it was canceled after battery reconnection or excess load.
What to do: Have a dealer check it if it stays on. After battery reconnection, drive above 12 mph; keep load within the limit. PDF page 104
Other warnings and indicators
- Charging System Indicator
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There is a problem with the charging system.
What to do: Stop in a safe place and have a dealer check the vehicle immediately. If stopping temporarily, do not turn off the engine. PDF page 563 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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On: engine emissions control problem. Blinking: engine misfire detected.
What to do: If on, avoid high speeds and get it inspected at once. If blinking, park safely away from flammables and wait 10+ minutes. PDF page 563 - Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
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A tire pressure is significantly low or TPMS is uncalibrated. Blinking about a minute then staying on indicates a TPMS problem.
What to do: Drive carefully, stop safely, set tire pressure to specification, then calibrate TPMS. If blinking then steady, have a dealer inspect the tire. PDF page 567 - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Interval Indicator
- Comes on when the ACC with Low Speed Follow indicator comes on. PDF page 104
Green: system on
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Indicator (White/Green)
- White when the system button is pressed; green while the system is operating. PDF page 104
- Cruise Mode Indicator (White/Green)
- White when you switch to cruise mode; green once a cruise control speed is set. PDF page 104
Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Honda CR-V owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.
Confirm with your own manual, dipstick or door-jamb label.
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