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Warning lights – Honda City

What each light in the meter means, how serious it is, and what to do. Most lights come on for a few seconds when you turn the key to ON — that is a bulb check and is normal.

Stop safely nowGet it checked soonInformation only

Charging system warning light

Red Stop safely now◔ double-check
What it meansThe battery is not being charged (alternator, belt or wiring fault).
Fitted onHonda City (5th gen, GM2)
What to doSwitch off A/C, blower and radio. Stop safely and check the drive belt. Get the charging system checked before the battery runs flat.

Brake system warning light

Red Stop safely now◔ double-check
What it meansParking brake is on, or brake fluid is low, or a fault in the brake system.
Fitted onHonda City (5th gen, GM2)
What to doRelease the parking brake. If it stays on, stop in a safe place and check the brake fluid. Do not drive if the pedal feels soft.

High engine coolant temperature light

Red Stop safely now◔ double-check
What it meansThe engine is overheating.
Fitted onHonda City (5th gen, GM2)
What to doStop safely and switch off the engine. Do not open the radiator cap while hot. Check coolant, fan and belt when cool.
SourceUstadFix owner notes

Check engine light (MIL)

Amber Get it checked soon◔ double-check
What it meansThe engine computer has found a fault in the engine, emission or gearbox control system.
Fitted onHonda City (5th gen, GM2)
What to doGet it checked soon. Read the stored code with an OBD scanner. If it flashes, the engine is misfiring: drive gently and get it checked at once.

Power steering (EPS) warning light

Amber Get it checked soon◔ double-check
What it meansFault in the electric power steering. Steering may become heavy.
Fitted onCars with electric power steering
What to doDrive carefully and get the steering system checked.
SourceUstadFix owner notes

VSA (stability assist) indicator

Amber Get it checked soon◔ double-check
What it meansFlashes while the stability or traction system is working. Stays on if the system has a fault.
Fitted onLater or higher models only
What to doFlashing: ease off the throttle. Staying on: you can drive, but get it checked.
SourceUstadFix owner notes

Turn signal indicators

Green Information only◔ double-check
What it meansFlash with the turn signals or hazard lights. Fast flashing means a bulb is out.
Fitted onHonda City (5th gen, GM2)
What to doIf it flashes fast, replace the blown indicator bulb.
SourceUstadFix owner notes

Immobiliser (security) indicator

Red Information only◔ double-check
What it meansImmobiliser indicator. On some Pakistan cars the key needs its chip tag held near the ignition, or the meter stays dark and the engine will not start.
Fitted onCars with an immobiliser
What to doIf the engine will not start, try the spare key and check the key battery. Then get the immobiliser checked by the dealer.
Scanner guide

Scanner guide: Honda City

The Honda City uses standard OBD-II (CAN), so a cheap phone dongle is enough for engine codes.

Cheap ELM327 (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) + Torque or Car Scanner app
Works

Plug in, turn the key to ON, open the app and read the codes.

Workshop multi-brand scanner (Launch X431, ThinkCar)
Works best

Also reads ABS, airbag (SRS) and other modules on equipped cars.

Where is the socket: Under the steering column / dashboard.

What it can read:

  • Engine (check-engine / PGM-FI light) codes and live engine data with a cheap ELM327.
  • ABS, airbag (SRS) and other systems on equipped cars with a workshop scanner.

Good to know:

  • No scanner needed for the oil, battery or handbrake light: they come from a simple switch or sensor. Check the oil level, drive belt / battery terminals and brake fluid first.

Source: UstadFix owner notes

Symbols are our own drawings and may look slightly different from your meter. Not every car has every light; it depends on grade and options.