Low Oil Pressure Indicator - Honda Civic Hybrid Manual

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator (Red)
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 red when
the engine is running. If it turns on
red and 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.
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.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
1. Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Open the bonnet, and check the oil
level (see page 191 ). An engine
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 228 ).
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 Emergency Towing
306 ).
On European models
The same design indicator may
come on amber while you are driving.
This indicates that the engine oil
level becomes low and reminds you
to check the engine oil level (see
page 191 ). If it blinks in amber while
you are driving, there is a system
problem in the engine oil level
sensor.
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