2012 Honda Insight Owner's Manual - Page 371

Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never come on when the engine is running. If it starts flashing or stays on, the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. Serious engine damage is possible, and you should take immediate action. You will also see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display when this indicator comes on. The indicator notifies you of low oil pressure and does not measure the oil level. Check your vehicle's oil level at each refueling. 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut off the engine. Turn on the hazard warning lights. 2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see page 251 ). 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 312 ). 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 376 ). Taking Care of the Unexpected The engine running generates the oil pressure. When the Auto Idle Stop is activated, the engine is stopped, the oil pressure is dropped, and the low oil pressure indicator does not come on. 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. 365