Honda CR-V: Indicator, Coming On/Blinking / If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
- Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system.
- Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
NOTICE
If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems...
Reasons for the indicator to come on
The brake fluid is low.
There is a malfunction in the brake system.
What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure...
Other information:
When the engine was started using the
button * on the smart entry remote
Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
The engine stops when the shift lever is moved out of
before the ENGINE START/STOP
button is
pressed...
* Not available on all models
Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and
alerts
you if a vehicle approaching from a rear corner is detected.
The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.
CAUTION
Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all
approaching vehicles and may not detect
an approaching vehicle at all...
Categories

The seat belt system includes an indicator on
the instrument panel to remind the driver or a
front passenger or both to fasten their seat
belts.
If the ignition switch is turned to ON
*1 and
a seat belt is not fastened, a beeper will sound
and the indicator will blink. After a few
seconds, the beeper will stop and the
indicator will come on and remain illuminated
until the seat belt is fastened.
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