Honda 2017 Civic Owner's Manual page 82

Indicator Name
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator *
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
On/Blinking
Comes on when you turn the
●
ignition switch to ON *1 , and
( w
goes off when the engine starts, or
after several seconds if the engine
did not start. If "readiness codes"
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
Comes on if there is a problem
●
with the emissions control system.
Blinks when a misfire in the
●
engine's cylinders is detected.
Comes on when you turn the
●
ignition switch to ON ( w *1 , and
goes off when the engine starts.
Comes on when the battery is not
●
charging.
Indicates the current shift lever
●
position.
Explanation
Readiness codes are part of the on board
●
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 625
Comes on while driving - Have your
●
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
●
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 605
Comes on while driving - Turn off the
●
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 604
2 Shifting P. 431
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Message *
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