Acura 2011 TSX Sport Wagon - Manual (Page 292)

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
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.
Reasons for 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.
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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at your
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.
Tighten Fuel Fill 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.
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