Low Oil Pressure Indicator - Honda CR-V Owner's Manual

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

This indicator should come
on when the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position, and go out
after the engine starts. It should
never come on red when the engine
is running. If it turns on red and
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.
You will also see the symbol ''
or this symbol with an ''OIL
PRESSURE LOW'' message on the
multi-information display.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost
immediately. Turn off the engine as
soon as you can safely get the
vehicle stopped.
1. Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
,''
Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
2.
Open the bonnet, and check the oil
level (see page 357 ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
manoeuvres.
3. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page 442
models, and page 444
models).
4. Start the engine, and watch the oil
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
562 ).
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