Honda Fit Dashboard Light Guide
You see them every time you start your car, but what exactly do all those dashboard lights mean? In this Honda Fit dashboard light guide we’ll help drivers from across the Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach area decipher the symbols you might be seeing on your dashboard.
Although many lights are the same from model year to model year, keep in mind that in this Norm Reeves Honda Huntington Beach guide, we’ll be referencing the Honda Fit. If you don’t see the particular light you’re looking for in this guide or if you have any questions, contact our service department right away.
Honda Fit Indicator Lights
With almost 30 dashboard lights in the Honda Fit, we certainly have a lot of ground to cover. The first thing to know is the color of the light. All of the indicator lights are either blue, green, yellow, or red. While red lights are typically a sign of a critical malfunction, green and blue lights are used to relay basic vehicle information, such as an engaged turn signal.
Low oil pressure indicator (red): The name of this light says it all. It’s represented by an old-fashioned oil can and will be positioned under the speedometer. This is a serious problem, and you should pull over and turn off the vehicle as soon as you can do so safely. Then contact your Honda dealer.
Brake system indicator (red): Represented by the word BRAKE, this dashboard light indicates that the brake fluid could be low or that the brake system may have malfunctioned. However, it could also mean that your parking brake is on, so check that before calling the dealer.
Maintenance Minder indicator (yellow): This little light that’s shaped like a wrench is just trying to let you know that scheduled maintenance is due soon, so make an appointment at your Honda service center.
Electric Power Steering indicator (yellow): Unlike the last yellow indicator light we talked about, this dashboard light could be serious. Symbolized by a two-spoke steering wheel next to an exclamation mark, this light means that there could be a problem with the electric power steering, making turning more difficult.
Cruise main on indicator (green): The green light that says CRUISE MAIN is simply letting you know that the cruise control system is on.
Cruise control on indicator (green): Immediately to the right of the previous light is this indicator that says CRUISE CONTROL. This light lets you know that cruise control is currently engaged.
Low-temperature indicator (blue): A blue thermometer hovering on liquid is a normal light to see. This indicator will turn off automatically once the engine reaches a normal operating temperature. However, if this light is red and not blue, pull over and shut off the engine before it overheats.
High beams on indicator (blue): Most drivers are familiar with this dashboard light, but we thought we’d add it just in case. Depicted as a stack of light rays beside a headlight, this indicator means that your high beams are on.
Why Dashboard Lights are Important
Your dashboard lights matter because they can be your indication that something is wrong with your vehicle. This can create more of an urgency to have your vehicle checked if you know there may be a potential problem.
Dashboard lights can also specify where the issue is. Because dashboard lights can distinguish between the engine, oil pressure, tire pressure, and more, it can help you better process what area needs attention when you do speak to an expert.
In most cases, your dashboard lights should remain off and your drive should continue as usual. But if one of these lights displays, you can be aware of the situation, even while you are driving, and make arrangements to have your vehicle seen by an expert.
Get Your Service at Our Service Center
If you see one of these dashboard lights and require service, you can bring your vehicle to our service center. Our team of experts can help you with whatever is needed.
Knowing the severity of the light displayed can help you plan for what service is needed. If you need immediate service, you can simply visit our dealership and discuss your options with one of our experts. If the dashboard light displayed does not require immediate attention, you can bring your vehicle to us for routine service and request that your vehicle be examined and inspected for a potential issue.
Our service center takes pride in providing you with a variety of services for your ride, complete with our expert technicians handling the job. Our technicians go through regular education and training to be up to date on the best practices for completing service on your vehicle.
When you bring your vehicle to us, we make sure you have full knowledge of what needs to be completed on your vehicle and are updated on the estimated completion time for repairs. Our service center offers you a place to wait for your repairs to be completed, with complimentary Wi-Fi and snacks, and we can set you up with a ride to work or back home until your repairs are completed. If needed, we can also get you set up with a rental.
Our goal is to make this a streamlined experience. We know you want to be back on the road in your vehicle, and we also value the importance of keeping it safe for the road and completing the job right. If you have any questions about our service center or what our technicians can do, you can contact our service center.
Get Your Vehicle Diagnosed
Didn’t see your light in our Honda Fit dashboard light guide? Schedule a service appointment at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Huntington Beach, where we proudly serve the communities of Huntington Beach, Westminster, and Orange County, California. Our dedication to customer service is a reason why we are the only Honda dealership in Southern California to win the President’s Award 14 times.
Contact us today or visit us for your service.