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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

PROGRAMS

WARNING! (Continued)

• If unauthorized equipment is connected to the

OBD II connection port, such as a driver-behavior

tracking device, it may:

In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass

an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control sys-

tem. Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.

• Be possible that vehicle systems, including

safety related systems, could be impaired or a

loss of vehicle control could occur that may

result in an accident involving serious injury or

death.

• Access, or allow others to access, information

stored in your vehicle systems, including per-

sonal information.

For states that require an Inspection and Main-

tenance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunc-

tion Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is

not on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II

system is ready for testing.

Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II

system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently

serviced, or recently had a dead battery or a battery

replacement. If the OBD II system should be deter-

mined not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail

the test.

For further information, refer to “Cybersecurity” in the

“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” section.

Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which

you can use prior to going to the test station. To check

if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do

the following:

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON mode, but do not crank

or start the engine.

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NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to

OBD II system to update. A recheck with the above test

start this test over.

routine may then indicate that the system is now ready.

2. As soon as you cycle the ignition to the ON mode,

you will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”

symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.

Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is

ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal

vehicle operation you should have your vehicle ser-

viced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station

can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the

engine running.

3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things

will happen:

• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then

return to being fully illuminated until you cycle the

ignition OFF or start the engine. This means that your

vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should

not proceed to the I/M station.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use of genuine parts for normal/scheduled mainte-

nance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the

designed performance. Damage or failures caused by

the use of parts which are not quality-equivalent to

genuine parts for maintenance and repairs will not be

covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully

illuminated until you place the ignition in the off

position or start the engine. This means that your

vehicle’s OBD II system is ready and you can proceed

to the I/M station.

DEALER SERVICE

Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person-

nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service

operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are

available which include detailed service information for

your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before

attempting any procedure yourself.

If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your

authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was

recently serviced or had a battery failure or replace-

ment, you may need to do nothing more than drive

your vehicle as you normally would in order for your

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