Get Handling the Unexpected-> Indicator, Coming On/Blinking Guide for Honda CR-V SUV Fourth Generation (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^*1and

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

20 A

(20 A)

10 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

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

10 A

20 A

7.5 A

10 A

Heater Motor

Front Wiper Main

Sub Fan Motor

Main Fan Motor

40 A

30 A

20 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

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*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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