Get Handling the Unexpected -> Indicator, Coming On/Blinking Guide for Honda Hr-V SUV 2020

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

1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.

2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.

■ What to do after parking the vehicle

1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.

2. Open the hood and check the oil level.

u Add oil as necessary.

1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause

serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

2 Oil Check P. 532

3. 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.

1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

If 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.

■ 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 and cooling system^*/climate control system^*, rear

defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer

for repairs.

* Not available on all models

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

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or

Blinks

1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

■ Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

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

system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.

If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,

the emissions control system and the engine could be

damaged.

• 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.

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.

Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message

■

■ The message appears on when:

An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being

loose or not being installed.

■ What to do when the message appears:

1. Stop the engine.

2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.

u If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.

3. Drive for several days of normal driving.

u The message should go off.

■ When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of

gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described

above.

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

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

■ 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.

1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

U.S.

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.

Canada

If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come

on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution

system is not working. This can result in vehicle

instability under sudden braking.

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

Comes On

Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

■ 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 Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On

If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes

On

1If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On

If you apply the parking brake, it may not release.

■ Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when there is a problem with the electric parking brake

system.

If the electric parking brake indicator also turns on,

the parking brake is still applied.

■ What to do when the indicator comes on

Avoid using the parking brake and immediately get your vehicle

inspected at a dealer.

■ What to do when the electric parking brake indicator comes on

or blinks at the same time.

When the electric parking brake indicator blinks at

the same time as the electric parking brake system

indicator, the system must be checked. The parking

brake may not operate under these conditions.

Release the parking brake.

2 Parking Brake P. 503

• If the electric parking brake indicator remains on or blinks even after

releasing the parking brake, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe

place and call a dealer.

u To prevent your vehicle from moving, put the transmission into (P.

• If only the electric parking brake indicator goes off, immediately get

your vehicle inspected at a dealer.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf 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

NOTICE

Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause

it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always

inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

■ 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 causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.

The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).

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