Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Petrol Models) - Honda Civic Owner's Manual

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Petrol models)

This indicator comes on for
a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position . If the indicator comes
on while driving, it means one of the
engine's emissions control systems
may have a problem. Even though
you may feel no difference in your
vehicle's performance, it can reduce
your fuel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
You will also see the symbol ''
or this symbol with a ''CHECK
SYSTEM'' message in the multi-
information display (see page
If this indicator comes on, safely pull
off the road and turn off the engine.
Restart the engine and watch the
indicator. If it stays on, have your
vehicle checked by the dealer as
soon as possible. Drive moderately
until the dealer has inspected the
problem. Avoid full-throttle
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
acceleration and driving at high
speed.
You should also have the dealer
inspect your vehicle if the indicator
comes on frequently, even though it
goes off when you follow the above
procedure.
If you keep driving with the
malfunction indicator lamp on, you
,'' can damage your vehicle's emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs
may not be covered by your vehicle's
103 ). warranties.
: On European models, if you
turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position, without
starting the engine, the
malfunction indicator lamp will
come on for about 20 seconds. It
then goes off or blinks 5 times
under various conditions. This is
normal: it shows the self-testing
condition of the diagnostics for
the emissions control systems.