Honda Accord: If the Malfunction Indicator LampComes 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, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• 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 ten 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.
• Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
• 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.
• What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
- If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
- The message should go off.
• When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described above.
If the Charging System IndicatorComes On
• 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 heating and cooling system* /climate control syste ...If the Brake System Indicator (Red)Comes On
• 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 Press the brake ped ...See also:
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
• Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Located near the brake fluid rese ...
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you
select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as
quickly as
possible, raise or l ...
Door Key Cylinder Switch Test
1. Remove the driver's door panel (see page 20-17).
2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the door lock
actuator (key cylinder switch) (B).
3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
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