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HONDA 2014 CR-Z - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

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goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds if
the engine did not start. 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.

Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 315

Comes on while driving - Have your
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. 298

12 Volt Battery
Charging
System
Indicator

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

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, and

goes off when the engine starts.

Comes on when the 12 volt
battery is not charging.

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. 297

Transmission
Indicator

*

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

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, then goes off.

Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.

Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

* Not available on all models