Low Oil Pressure Indicator - Honda 2007 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position, and go out after the engine
starts. It should never come on when
the engine is running. If it starts
flashing or stays on, the oil pressure
has dropped very low or lost
pressure. Serious engine damage is
possible and you should take
immediate action.
You will also see the symbol ''
or this symbol with an ''OIL
PRESSURE LOW'' message on the
multi-information display (see page
104 ).
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost
immediately. Turn off the engine as
soon as you can safely get the
vehicle stopped.
1. Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
,'' 2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Open the bonnet, and check the oil
level (see page 302
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
manoeuvres.
3. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page
4. Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving
(see
479
). An engine
368 ).
Emergency Towing on page
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