Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
safercar.gov
, or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA,1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
safercar.gov
.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc., and
you may also inform Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a
recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become
involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you
may call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or
about motor vehicle safety, go to tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.
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Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the vehicle.
Indicators briefly appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving
or at any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
U.S.
Canada
Brake system
• Brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal,
check the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take
immediate action. If necessary, downshift the transmission to
slow the vehicle using engine braking. Have your vehicle
repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood,
check the oil level and add oil if necessary. If the indicator does
not turn off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
12-Volt Battery Charging system
The 12-volt battery is not charging. Turn all electrical items off,
but do not turn the vehicle off to prevent further battery
discharge. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt
tensioners.
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