check engine light HONDA FIT 2011 2.G User Guide

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 drivingmaneuvers.
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 technicalassistance.
Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
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DANGER, Explanation of.............iii
Dashboard ............................... 3, 58
Daytime Running Lights ..............75
Daytime Running Lights Indicator ................................... 65
Dead Battery .............................. 301
Defects, Reporting Safety ...........336
Defogger, Rear Window ...............76
Defrosting the Windows ............113
Detachable Anchor ......................99
Dimensions ................................ 320
Dimming the Headlights ..............74
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .........261
Engine Oil ............................... 204
Directional Signals .................63, 74
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......232
Disc Care ................................... 187
Disc Player .......................... 122, 149
Disc Player Error
Messages ........................ 128, 157
Disposal of Used Oil ...................257Doors
Auto Door Locking/ Unlocking .............................
83
Childproof Door Locks .............83
Locking and Unlocking ............81
Power Door Locks ...................82
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ................................ 323
Downshifting, Manual
Transmission .......................... 219
Driver and Passenger Safety ..........5
Driving ....................................... 215
Economy ................................. 205
Driving Guidelines .....................216
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
(Sport only) ............................ 226
Dust and Pollen Filter ................270
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Economy, Fuel ........................... 205
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator ................................... 62
Emergencies on the Road ..........285
Battery, Jump Starting .............301 Brake System Indicator
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60, 307
Changing a Flat Tire ...............287
Charging System Indicator ........................ 60, 305
Checking the Fuses ................309
Driving with a Flat Tire ...........287
Hazard Warning Flashers ........76
Jump Starting .......................... 301
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator ........................ 60, 305
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ............................. 60, 306
Overheated Engine .................303
Towing .................................... 313
Emergency Brake ......................103
Emergency Flashers ....................76
Emergency Towing ....................313
Emissions Controls ....................328
Emissions Testing ......................331
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Index
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INDEX
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EngineAdding Engine Coolant ...........258
Coolant Temperature Indicator ............................... 63
If it Won't Start ........................299
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 60, 306
Oil Life Indicator .....................247
Oil Pressure Indicator .......60, 305
Oil, What Kind to Use .............255
Overheating ............................ 303
Specifications .......................... 320
Speed Limiter ..................220, 224
Starting ................................... 218
Engine Coolant .......................... 258
Engine Number .........................319
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................200
Evaporative Emissions Controls .................................. 328
Exhaust Emissions Controls ......329
Exhaust Fumes ............................ 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by .................................... 16F
Fan, Interior
............................... 111
Features ..................................... 109
Filters
Dust and Pollen .......................270
Oil ........................................... 256
Flashers, Hazard Warning ...........76
Flat Tire, Changing a .................287
Floor Mats ................................. 269
Fluids Automatic Transmission .........261
Brake ...................................... 263
Clutch ..................................... 263
Location .................................. 254
Manual Transmission ..............262
Windshield Washer .................260
FM/AM Radio Reception ...........185
Fog Lights .................................... 75
Four-way Flashers ........................76
Front Airbags ........................... 9, 24
Front Seat
Adjusting .................................. 93
Fuel ............................................ 200
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .........70 Economy
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205
Fill Door and Cap ....................201
Gauge ...................................... 70
Low Fuel Indicator ...................62
Octane Requirement ...............200
Reserve Indicator .....................62
Tank, Filling the ......................201
Fuel Economy ............................ 205
Fuses, Checking the ..................309
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Gas Mileage, Improving .............206
Gasoline ..................................... 200
Low Fuel Indicator ...................62
Octane Requirement ...............200
Tank, Refueling .......................201
Gas Station Procedures ..............201
Gauges Fuel .......................................... 70
Odometer ................................. 70
Speedometer ............................ 68
Tachometer .............................. 68
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Shifting................................... 219
Manual Transmission Fluid .......262
Meters, Gauges ............................ 68
Methanol in Gasoline .................200
Mirrors, Adjusting ......................102
Modifications ............................. 209
Modifying Your Vehicle .............209
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Neutral Gear Position .................223
New Vehicle Break-in .................200
Normal Shift Speeds ...........220, 230
NOTICE, Explanation of ................i
Numbers, Identification .............318
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline ................................. 200
Odometer ..................................... 70
Odometer, Trip ............................ 69
Oil Change, How to ......................256
Change, When to ....................247Checking Engine
....................
204
Life, Engine ............................. 247
Pressure Indicator .............60, 305
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart ................................... 255
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery ................................ 328
ON (Ignition Key Position) ..........80
Outside Mirrors .........................101
Overheating, Engine ..................303
Owner's Maintenance Checks ....252
Oxygenated Fuels ......................200
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Paddle Shifters ........................... 226
Panel Brightness Control .............76
Park Gear Position .....................222
Parking ...................................... 231
Parking Brake ............................ 103
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................... 60, 307
Parking Lights ............................. 74
Parking Over Things that
Burn ................................ 231, 330Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
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31
PGM-FI System .......................... 329
Playing a Disc .....................122, 149
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