HONDA 1984 Accord Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

*

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

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, and

goes off when the engine starts.

Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.

Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Comes On P. 558

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

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*1

, and

goes off either 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.

Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 575

Comes on while driving - Have the
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 the vehicle to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinks P. 559

Charging System
Indicator

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

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*1

, and

goes off when the engine starts.

Comes on when the battery is not
charging.

Comes on while driving - Turn off the
heating and cooling system

*

/climate

control system

*

and rear defogger in

order to reduce electricity consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator

Comes On P. 558

* Not available on all models

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