2020 Honda Accord Owners Manual - Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears

Reasons for the warning to appear

Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.

What to do as soon as the warning appears

Immediately park the vehicle 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 approximately three minutes.

Open the hood and check the oil level.

2 Oil Check P. 622

Start the engine and check the low oil pressure warning.

u The warning disappears: Start driving again.

u The warning does not disappear: Immediately stop the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.

Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the battery is not being charged.

What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop in a safe place and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

Comes on if 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 with the engine stopped until it cools.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf 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 brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.

If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.

If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.

Reason for the indicator to blink

There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.

What to do when the indicator blinks

Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on, release the parking brake manually or automatically.

2 Parking Brake P. 575

If the brake system indicator (red) continuously comes on or blinks at the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it inspected by a dealer immediately.

u Preventing the vehicle from moving

Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models

Put the transmission into .

Manual transmission models

Move to shift lever to 1 or R.

If only the brake system indicator (red) is turned off, avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On

Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.

If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.

What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.

If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated. If there is a problem with the TPMS, the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.

If the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator will either come on or it will first blink for about one minute, then stay on.

What to do when the indicator comes on

Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.

Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on the driver side doorjamb.

u Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.

2 TPMS Calibration P. 500

If the compact spare tire causes the indicator to come on, change the tire to a full-size tire. The indicator goes off after calibrating the TPMS.

What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on

Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact spare tire causes the indicator to first blink, and then stay on, change the tire to a full-size tire. The indicator goes off after calibrating the TPMS.

2 TPMS Calibration P. 500

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message

Automatic transmission models

Reasons for the indicator to blink

The transmission is malfunctioning.

What to do when the indicator blinks

Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Put the transmission into N after starting the engine.

u Check if the N position on the driver information interface and the indicator on the N button light/blink.

2 Starting the Engine P. 467

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