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The system also has a diagnosis
EOBD SYSTEM
Go to a Ford Dealership
as soon as possible if the
connector that can be interfaced
to suitable instruments, to read
The EOBD system (European On Board
warning light
U
does not
the error codes stored in the control
Diagnosis) carries out a continuous
light up when the key is
turned to MAR-ON or if, during car
travel, the warning light comes on
either steady or blinking (along with
a message on the display).
unit together with a series of specific
diagnosis of the components of the
parameters for engine operation and
car related to emissions. It also alerts
diagnosis.
the driver, by turning on the warning
light
U
on the instrument panel
This check can also be carried
out by traffic control authorities.
(together with relevant message on the
multifunction display, where provided),
when these components are no longer
in peak conditions (see section
The operation of the warning light
U
may be checked by the traffic
IMPORTANT After eliminating
the problem, to check the system
completely, Ford Dealerships are
obliged to run a bench test and,
if necessary, road tests which may
also call for a long journey.
control authorities using specific
devices. Always comply with the
traffic regulations in force in the
country where you are driving.
“Warning lights and messages”).
The goal of the system is to:
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keep the system efficiency under
control;
warn when a failure causes emissions
levels to increase;
warn of the need to replace
deteriorated components.
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