Honda Civic Owner's Manual page 346

Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
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 of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Safely pull off the road, and shut
1.
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
2.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
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very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
3.
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page
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Start the engine, and watch the oil
4.
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
349 ).
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
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.
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Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
on page
Charging System
Indicator