2006 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID low oil pressure

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru m ent sand Cont ro ls
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MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR
AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS
ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE
CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW
OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.54)
(P.56)(P.59)
(P.56)
(P.55)
(P.55)
(P.54) (P.58)
(P.60)
IMA
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60) (P.57)
(P.54)
(P.54) (P.58)
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
(P.59)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR SEAT
BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.61) VSA
ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.57) (P.59)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.55)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR (P.58)
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL
AND HAZARD
WARNING
INDICATORS
AUTO IDLE STOP
INDICATOR (P.54)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.57)
LOW
FUEL
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS
ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
(P.57)
MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR (P.59) VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.56)
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If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .186
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Maintenance Minder .187
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Maintenance Record .193
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Fluid Locations .195
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Adding Engine Oil .196
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Recommended Engine Oil .196
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Synthetic Oil .197
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Engine Oil Additives .197
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Changing the Oil and Filter .198
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Windshield Washers .200
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Engine Coolant .201
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Transmission Fluid .203
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Brake Fluid .204
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Timing Belt .205
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Lights .206
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Seat Belts .212
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Driver’s Floor Mat .212
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Wiper Blades .213
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Tires .215
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Inf lation Guidelines .215
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Recommended Tire Pressure .216
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Tire Inspection .217
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Tire Maintenance .217
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Tire Rotation .218
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Replacing Tires and Wheels .218
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Wheels and Tires .219 ..........................
Winter Driving .219
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Snow Tires .219
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Tire Chains .220
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Checking the Battery .221
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Vehicle Storage .222
267
Maintenance
Maint enance
185
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U.S. Vehicles:
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page . Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
153
154
203 204
215 206
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards. Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
191
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .226
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Changing a Flat Tire .227
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If the Engine Won’t Start .230
Nothing Happens or theStarter Motor Operates ............................
Very Slowly .230
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally .231
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Jump Starting .232
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If the Engine Overheats .234
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .236
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Charging System Indicator .237
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .237
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Readiness Codes .238
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Brake System Indicator .239
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Closing the Moonroof .240
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Emergency Towing .241
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Fuses .243
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
225
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Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
outwithin10seconds,turnoff the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
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. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers. Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
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3. 4.
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Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
236
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
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.
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