Honda Civic Owners Manual: If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
- Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
- If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
What to do after parking the vehicle
- Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minute.
- Open the hood and check the oil level.
► Add oil as necessary.
- Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
► The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
► The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
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If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On NOTICE Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. |
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On
Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the heating system*/climate control system*, rear defogger, an ...
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Honda Civic Owners Manual. Models with smart entry system
Make sure the parking brake is applied.
The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
►p the electric parking brake switch.
Continuously variable transmission models
Check that the shift lever is in P, then
depress the brake peda ...