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 ...
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Honda Civic Owners Manual. Manual Operation
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode setting
or position of the ignition switch.
High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
Flashing the high beams
Pul ...
