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Warning lights – Civic X

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

Low oil pressure warning light

Red Stop safely now◔ double-check
What it meansEngine oil pressure is too low while the engine runs.
Fitted onHonda Civic (10th gen, FC)
What to doStop and switch off the engine at once. Check the oil level with the dipstick. Do not drive until the cause is found.

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 Civic (10th gen, FC)
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 Civic (10th gen, FC)
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 Civic (10th gen, FC)
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 Civic (10th gen, FC)
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.

Airbag (SRS) warning light

Red Get it checked soon◔ double-check
What it meansFault in the airbag or seat belt pretensioner system.
Fitted onHonda Civic (10th gen, FC)
What to doAirbags may not work in a crash. Get it checked with a scanner soon.
ABS

ABS warning light

Amber Get it checked soon◔ double-check
What it meansFault in the anti-lock brake system. Normal brakes still work.
Fitted onHonda Civic (10th gen, FC)
What to doBrake gently: wheels can lock in hard braking. Get the ABS codes read. If the brake light is also on, stop safely.

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 onHonda Civic (10th gen, FC)
What to doDrive carefully and get the steering system checked.

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 onVSA (Vehicle Stability Assist)
What to doFlashing: ease off the throttle. Staying on: you can drive, but get it checked.

Low tyre pressure (TPMS) warning light

Amber Get it checked soon◔ double-check
What it meansOne or more tyres is low on air, or the tyre pressure system needs checking.
Fitted onOnly on equipped models
What to doCheck all tyre pressures when cold and inflate to the value on the driver door label. Look for a puncture.
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 Civic (10th gen, FC)
What to doIf it flashes fast, replace the blown indicator bulb.
SourceUstadFix owner notes

Front fog light indicator

Green Information only◔ double-check
What it meansThe front fog lights are on.
Fitted onCars with front fog lights
What to doSwitch them off when the weather is clear so you do not dazzle other drivers.
SourceUstadFix owner notes

Immobiliser (security) indicator

Red Information only◔ double-check
What it meansShows the anti-theft system state. Blinking with the engine off is normal on many cars; a fault is shown when the engine will not start with the right key.
Fitted onHonda Civic (10th gen, FC)
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: Civic X

The Civic X 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

Reads engine, ABS, airbag (SRS), EPS and stability (VSA) systems.

Where is the socket: Under the dashboard.

What it can read:

  • Engine (check-engine) codes and live data.
  • Owner notes: any decent ELM327 or a workshop scanner can also read ABS, airbag (SRS) and EPS.

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.