Honda 2012 CR-Z Owner's Manual page 71

Indicator Name
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
12 Volt Battery
Charging
System
Indicator
Transmission
Indicator *
* Not available on all models
On/Blinking
Comes on when you turn the
●
ignition switch to ON w , and
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goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds if
the engine is not started. If
"readiness codes" have not been
set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.
Comes on if there is a problem
●
with the emissions control system.
Blinks when a misfire in the
●
engine's cylinders is detected.
Comes on when you turn the
●
ignition switch to ON w , and
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goes off when the engine starts.
Comes on when the 12 volt
●
battery is not charging.
Comes on for a few seconds when
●
you turn the ignition switch to ON
( w , then goes off.
Blinks if the transmission system
●
has a problem.
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Explanation
Readiness codes are part of the on board
●
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 317
Comes on while driving - Have the
●
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
●
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 301
Comes on while driving - Turn off the
●
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 300
Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
●
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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