Get Handling the Unexpected -> Indicator, Coming On/Blinking Guide for Honda Civic 4 Door Eleventh Generation (2023-2026)

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears

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Reasons for the warning to appear

Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.

1If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears

NOTICE

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What to do as soon as the warning

appears

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause

serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

1. Immediately park the vehicle on level

ground in a safe place.

2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights

on.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

1. Stop the engine and let it sit for

approximately three minutes.

2. Open the hood and check the oil level.

u Add oil as necessary.

2 Oil Check P. 711

3. Start the engine and check the Engine oil

pressure low warning.

u The warning disappears: Start driving

again.

u The warning does not disappear within

10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine

and contact a dealer for repairs.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking

uIf the Charging System Indicator Comes On

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

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

What to do when the indicator comes on

1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the

engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge

the battery.

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

immediately.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,

the emissions control system and the engine could be

damaged.

• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control

system.

• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.

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Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a

What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

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.

dealer.

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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/Blinking

uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• The brake fluid is low.

1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.

It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there

is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop

immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift

the gears.

• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

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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.

If the brake system indicator (red) and ABS indicator

come on simultaneously, the electronic brake

distribution system is not working. This can result in

vehicle instability under sudden braking.

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Reasons for the indicator to blink

There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.

What to do when the indicator blinks

Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

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

immediately.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same

time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes

on, the parking brake may not work.

Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle

checked by a dealer immediately.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes

On or Blinks at the Same Time When the

Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

P. 797

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

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

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

What to do when the indicator comes on

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• 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.

• If Do not drive displays on the driver information interface,

immediately stop in a safe place and contact a dealer.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking

uIf 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

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same

Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the

U.S.

If you apply the parking brake, you may not be able

to release it.

same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,

release the parking brake manually or automatically.

2 Parking Brake P. 655

Canada

(Red)

If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake

system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,

the parking brake is working.

•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.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same

time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes

on, the parking brake may not work because it is

checking the system.

U.S.

u Preventing the vehicle from moving.

Continuously variable transmission models

If you repeatedly operate the electric parking brake in

a short period of time, the brake stops operating to

prevent heating of the system and the indicator

blinks.

Put the transmission into (P

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Canada

Manual transmission models

Put the transmission into (1 or (R

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(Amber)

It returns to its original state in approximately 1

minute.

•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/Blinking

uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

U.S. models

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

NOTICE

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.

Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause

it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always

inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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

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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. 539

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.

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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. 539

* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected -> Indicator, Coming On/Blinking for Your Honda Civic 4 Door Eleventh Generation (2023-2026)

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