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

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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 approximately three minutes.

Open the hood and check the oil level.

u Add oil as necessary.

2 Oil Check P. 557

Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.

u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.

u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: 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

Turn off the heating system*/climate control system*, rear defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.

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Not available on all models

uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf 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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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

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. 526

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

Continuously variable transmission models

Put the transmission into .

Manual transmission models

Put the transmission into 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

U.S. models

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 or the compact spare tire* is installed, the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays 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.

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* has triggered the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full- size tire. The indicator goes off after a while.

u Calibrate the TPMS after a full-size tire is reinstalled.

* Not available on all models

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