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

Honda CR-V 2017-2023 Owner's Manual / Handling the Unexpected / Indicator, Coming On/Blinking / If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

Honda CR-V. 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.

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