Honda Accord 4D 2003-2006 Owner's Manual page 485

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Glow Plugs Indicator (Diesel models)
GLOW PLUGS INDICATOR
This indicator comes on for a few
seconds (several seconds in cold
weather or at high altitudes) when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II). If it blinks while the engine is
running, there is a problem in the
engine control system. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
If this indicator blinks, safely pull off
the road and turn off the engine.
Restart and turn off the engine at
least three times at intervals of
approximately 30 seconds, then
watch the indicator. If it starts to
blink again, have your vehicle
checked by your Honda dealer as
soon as possible. Drive moderately
until the dealer has inspected the
problem. Avoid full-throttle
acceleration and driving at high
speed.
You should also have the dealer
inspect your vehicle if the indicator
blinks frequently, even though it
goes off when you follow the above
procedure.
If you keep driving with the glow
plugs indicator blinking, you can
damage your vehicle's emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs
may not be covered by your vehicle's
warranties.
The indicator may blink along with
the malfunction indicator lamp lit if
the emissions control systems have
several problems.
This indicator will also blink and you
cannot restart the engine after your
vehicle has run out of fuel. If this
occurs, refuel the fuel tank, then
follow the procedure for Priming
the Fuel System on page 433
attempting to restart the engine.
This indicator may also blink if you
do not use the proper fuel for the
climate or regional condition. This
may cause the engine power to
reduce (see page 294 ).
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