Charging System Indicator - Honda Civic Owner's Manual

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If you ignore the oil level indicator
and keep driving with this indicator
on, you can seriously damage the
engine.
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.
Oil Level Indicator, Charging System Indicator
Oil Level Sensor Failure
If the symbol '' ,'' or this symbol
with a ''CHECK SYSTEM'' message
appears in the multi-information
display when the engine is running,
there is a system problem in the
engine oil level sensor. You will also
hear a beep. Have your dealer
inspect your vehicle as soon as
possible.
Charging System
Indicator
This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position, and go out after the engine
starts. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. You will also see the
symbol '' ,'' or this symbol with
a ''CHECK SYSTEM'' message in
the multi-information display (see
page 104 ).
Immediately turn off all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a dealer or a service station
where you can get technical
assistance.
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