1992 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 40

1992 Honda Accord Manual

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Warning and Indicator Lights (cont'd) US Canada Check Engine Warning Light This light comes on for a couple of seconds each time the ignition is turned on. It will also come on, and remain on, if there is a malfunction in the emission control system. If the light comes on while driving, avoid driving at high speed, and have the system checked by a Honda dealer as soon as possible. Oil Pressure Warning Light A severe fluctuation in engine oil pressure will cause this light to flash on and off. You should stop as soon as possible, check the oil level, and add oil if necessary. The oil pressure warning light will come on, and remain on, if there is insufficient oil pressure or when the ignition switch is turned on with the engine not running. If the light should come on while driving, get the car off the road as soon as you can, turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (see page 107). Even if the oil level is correct, the engine should be checked by a Honda dealer before the car is driven again. NOTE: The oil pressure warning light will only light as a result of low oil pressure. It is not directly an oil level indicator. CAUTION: Running the engine while the oil pressure warning light is on constantly may cause immediate and severe engine damage.

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Warning and Indicator Lights (cont'd)
Check Engine Warning Light
This light comes on for a couple of seconds each time the ignition is
turned
on.
It
will
also come
on,
and
remain
on,
if
there
is
a
malfunction in the emission control system. If the light comes on
while driving, avoid driving at high speed, and have the system
checked by a Honda dealer as soon as possible.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
A severe fluctuation in engine oil pressure will cause this light to
flash on and off. You should stop as soon as possible, check the oil
level, and add oil if necessary.
The oil pressure warning light will come on, and remain on, if there is
insufficient oil pressure or when the ignition switch is turned on
with the engine not running. If the light should come on while driving,
get the car off the road as soon as you can, turn the engine off and
check the engine oil level (see page
107
).
Even if the oil level is correct, the engine should be checked by a
Honda dealer before the car is driven again.
NOTE:
The oil pressure warning light will only light as a result of low oil
pressure. It is not directly an oil level indicator.
CAUTION:
Running the engine while the oil pressure warning light is on
constantly may cause immediate andsevere engine damage.
US
Canada