2008 Acura TSX Owner's Manual - Page 338

Main Menu Table Of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never come on when the engine is running. If it starts flashing or stays on, or if you see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multiinformation display, the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. Serious engine damage is possible, and you should take immediate action. 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut off the engine. Turn on the hazard warning indicators. 2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see page 236 ). An engine very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers. 3. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the dipstick (see page 291 ). 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 345 ). Taking Care of the Unexpected Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Turn of f the engine as soon as you can saf ely get the vehicle stopped. 2008 TSX 335