Honda Civic Owners Manual: If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
- Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control system.
- Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a dealer.
What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least 10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks NOTICE If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on, the emissions control system and the engine could be damaged. If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at 31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle inspected. |
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 ...
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks
Reasons for the indicator to come on
The brake fluid is low.
There is a malfunction in the brake system.
What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Audio System Basic Operation
Models with color audio system
To use the audio system, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
or ON
.
Use the selector knob or MENU/CLOCK
button to access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the
normal and
extended display for some functions.
Selector kn ...
