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)
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
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
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
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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