Get Handling the Unexpected -> Indicator, Coming On/Blinking Guide for Honda Jazz 4 Door Third Generation (2016-2020)

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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 bonnet and check the oil level.

2 Oil Check P. 492

1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause

serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

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: Stop the engine

and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.

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

demister, 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

■ Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

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

system.

1If 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.

• 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

50 km/h (30 mph) or less. Have your vehicle

inspected.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

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.

■ 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.

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.

Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

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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

■ 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 Tyre Pressure/Deflation Warning System Indicator Comes On or Blinks

If the Low Tyre Pressure/Deflation Warning System

Indicator Comes On or Blinks

■ Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

A tyre pressure is significantly low, or the deflation warning system has

not been calibrated. If there is a problem with the deflation warning

system, the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.

If the compact spare tyre^*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 tyre pressure and adjust the

pressure to the specified level. The specified tyre pressure is on a label on

the driver side doorjamb.

1If the Low Tyre Pressure/Deflation Warning System Indicator

Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

Driving on an extremely underinflated tyre can cause

it to overheat. An overheated tyre can fail. Always

inflate your tyres to the prescribed level.

u Calibrate the deflation warning system after the tyre pressure is

adjusted.

2 Deflation Warning System Calibration P. 449

If the compact spare tyre^*causes the indicator to come on, change the

tyre to a full-size tyre. The indicator goes off after driving for a few

kilometers (miles).

u Calibrate the deflation warning system after a full-size tyre is

reinstalled.

2 Deflation Warning System Calibration P. 449

■ What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on

Have the tyre inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact

spare tyre^*causes the indicator to first blink, and then stay on, change

the tyre to a full-size tyre.

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

u Calibrate the deflation warning system after a full-size tyre is

reinstalled.

2 Deflation Warning System Calibration P. 449

* Not available on all models

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears

If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears

■ Reasons for the symbol to appear

1If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears

Appears when the engine oil level is low.

■ What to do as soon as the symbol appears

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 bonnet and check the oil level.

2 Oil Check P. 492

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil level can cause

serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

This system activates after the engine warms up. If

the outside temperature is extremely low, you may

have to drive for a long time until the system senses

the engine oil level.

If the symbol appears again, stop the engine and

contact a dealer for repairs immediately.

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Handling the Unexpected -> Indicator, Coming On/Blinking for Your Honda Jazz 4 Door Third Generation (2016-2020)

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