Pgm-Fi Warning - Honda Civic Owner's Manual

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PGM-FI Warning

If you see this symbol or this symbol
with a ''CHECK SYSTEM'' message
on the multi-information display
while the engine is running, there is
a problem in the engine control
system. Continued operation may
cause serious damage.
If this symbol or the symbol with a
message is displayed, safely pull off
the road and turn off the engine.
Restart and turn off the engine at
least three times at intervals of
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
approximately 30 seconds, then
watch the multi-information display.
If it appears again, have your vehicle
checked by your 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 this symbol
'' '' appears on the multi-
information display frequently, even
though it goes off when you follow
the above procedure.
If you keep driving with the symbol
'' '' on, you can damage your
vehicle's emissions controls and
engine. Those repairs may not be
covered by your vehicle's warranties.
On diesel models
This symbol or the symbol with a
message will also appear on the
multi-information display 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 421
attempting to restart the engine.
This symbol or the symbol with a
message may also appear if you do
not use the proper fuel for the
climate or regional condition. This
may cause the engine power to
reduce (see page 299 ).
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