Handling the Unexpected-> Indicator, Coming On/Blinking for your Honda CR-V 2011-2015
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
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Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
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What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 443
3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
What to do when the indicator comes on
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Turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate control system*, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
NOTICE
If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
• Comes on if there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
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.
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
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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.
Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
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The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.
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What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check if the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
u If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
u The message should go off.
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When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, follow the procedures described earlier to check the
fuel fill cap.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
U.S.
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
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Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Canada
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
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Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
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What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS or the compact spare tire is installed,
the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.
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What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
u Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 401
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What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
u Calibrate the TPMS after a full-size tire is reinstalled.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 401
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Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1 and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
■ Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Sub Fan Rly CL
VSA ECU
Heated Door Mirror*
STRLD
Amps
7.5 A
7.5 A
(7.5 A)
7.5 A
20 A
(20 A)
10 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
(10 A)
8
9
Circuit Protected
EPS
Power Tailgate
ABS/VSA FSR
ABS/VSA Motor
E-DPS*
Amps
70 A
(40 A)
20 A
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
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Injector
Premium Amp*
Horn
40 A
(30 A)
120 A
50 A
Main Fuse
Main
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
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Hazard
Stop
IG Coil
IGP2
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
Fuse Box Main
Fuse Box Main 2
60 A
60 A
Headlight High Beam Main 30 A
Tab
Daytime Running Lights
Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
ST Magnetic Switch
Rear Defogger
(30 A)
30 A
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2
3
20
(20 A)
−
21
22
23
Deicer
DBW
IGP
(15 A)
15 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
Heater Motor
Front Wiper Main
Sub Fan Motor
Main Fan Motor
40 A
30 A
20 A
20 A
(30 A)
(30 A)
(30 A)
(30 A)
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24 Left Headlight Low Beam
25 Right Headlight Low Beam
DC/DC1
DC/DC2
IG MAIN
IG MAIN2
26
27
28
29
SMALL
MG Clutch
Interior Lights
Backup
4
5
6
7
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
*1: Models with the smart entry system
have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
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