Amaze warning lights
Released to South African audiences in late 2018, the Honda Amaze has stayed the course and is now one of the few compact sedans still offered in our local market. It offers practicality and frugality in one compact package.
Related: Everything you need to know about the Honda Amaze
Another thing Honda is very well known for is their reliability, with millions of Hondas worldwide enjoying unrivalled dependability. If you should happen to spot a warning light on your dashboard, there is no need to panic. Some of these lights are merely there as reminders, but should you spot one that you don't recognise, we can help.
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Yellow triangle with an exclamation point
This is the main warning light that lets you know that an alert error has been logged and will be illuminated until you acknowledge that you have seen it. It logs every alert and stores them in the vehicle's ECU.
Petrol pump
This alert lets you know that you are running low on fuel or the vehicle's fuel delivery system is malfunctioning.
Crossed-out person
This alert lets you know the driver or passengers have not buckled their seatbelts. It may come as a single indicator, or the vehicle may have a layout that shows which seatbelt is unbuckled.
Floating key
This floating key indicates a thermometer and alerts you if the vehicle's coolant level is too hot. Some vehicles will have colour-changing versions indicating if the coolant is below freezing. This often warns you that the car is overheating or the cooling system is malfunctioning.
Door ajar
This warning light will illuminate and should be accompanied by an audible warning sound. It is there to tell you that one or more of the doors is not closed properly, and you should not drive off unless the offending doors have been closed.
Circle in front of a seated person
This warning light will illuminate of there is an issue with the airbag or SRS system. This means that he airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident and you should immediately have this seen too.
ABS circle
This alert will go off if the anti-lock braking system malfunctions or flashes rapidly if it actively prevents the brakes from locking up under heavy braking.
Circle with an exclamation point or P
This alert will illuminate if the handbrake is activated or if there is a problem with the brakes. If you release the handbrake, electrical or manual, this alert should disappear. If it does not, there is a problem with the braking system, and you should not drive the car at all.
Battery
This warning light will come on if there is a problem with the car's battery or if there is a problem with the car's charging system.
Engine
This warning light will illuminate if there is a problem with the car's sensor array that controls the engine (ECU). If it stays illuminated, the sensor malfunctions, and the engine will not run properly.
Oil Can
Sadly, it is too late if this warning light comes on and stays on. It means the engine's oil level is below operating levels, and you are running low on oil. You risk severe engine damage if you continue operating without checking and refilling oil.
