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2023 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual ➜ If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking  
uIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks  
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or  
Blinks  
■ Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink  
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control  
system.  
NOTICE  
If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,  
the emissions control system and the engine could be  
damaged.  
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.  
■ What to do when the indicator lamp comes on  
• Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a  
dealer.  
• Comes on when there is no petrol in the fuel tank, and goes off after  
vehicle is refueled, power mode is turned on, vehicle is driven, and the  
power system is turned off multiple times. If it does not go off, have  
your vehicle checked by a dealer.  
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.  
■ What to do when the indicator lamp blinks  
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least  
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.  
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