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 ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch*
Manual transmission models
WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.
Continuously variable transmission models
You ca ...
