If the malfunction indicator lamp, Comes on or blinks p. 291, Tighten fuel fill cap message p. 291 – Acura 2012 TSX User Manual
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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or 
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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 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 
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
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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 that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
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If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
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The message should go off.
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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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Tighten Fuel Fill Cap Message
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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.
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