HONDA 2011 Fit User Manual

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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 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.

2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute.

Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page 204). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.

3. If necessary, add oil to bring the

level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page 255).

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 on page
313).

Charging System Indicator

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.

Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.

Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator

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Taking

Care

of
the

Unexpected

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