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State emission testing

served, there are no stored diagnostic

its contractors or licensees.

trouble codes, and the OBDII readiness

(U.S. only)

monitors are all complete.

California and a number of federal states

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have Inspection/Maintenance programs to

. A vehicle fails the OBDII inspection if

inspect your vehicle9s emission control

WARNING

the <CHECK ENGINE= warning light is not

system. If your vehicle does not pass this

properly operating (light is illuminated or is

test, some states may deny renewal of

not working due to faulty LED [Light

Only use a four-wheel dynamometer

your vehicle9s registration.

Emitting Diode]) or there is one or more

when testing an All-Wheel Drive

diagnostic trouble codes stored in the

(AWD) model.

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer

vehicle9s computer.

Testing of an AWD model must

that monitors the performance of the

. A state emission inspection may reject

NEVER be performed on a single

engine9s emission control system. Certi-

(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of

two-wheel dynamometer. Attempt-

fied emission inspectors will inspect the

OBDII system readiness monitors <NOT

ing to do so will result in uncon-

On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system as

READY= is greater than one. If the

trolled vehicle movement and may

part of the state emission inspection

vehicle9s battery has been recently re-

cause an accident or injuries to

process. The OBDII system is designed

placed or disconnected, the OBDII system

persons nearby.

to detect engine and transmission pro-

inspection may indicate that the vehicle is

blems that might cause the vehicle emis-

not ready for the emission test. Under this

sions to exceed allowable limits. OBDII

condition, the vehicle driver should be

CAUTION

inspections apply to all 1996 model year

instructed to drive his/her vehicle for a

and newer passenger cars and trucks.

. At state inspection time, remem-

few days to reset the readiness monitors

Over 30 states plus the District of Colum-

ber to tell your inspection or

and return for an emission re-inspection.

bia have implemented emission inspection

service station in advance not to

. Owners of rejected or failing vehicles

of the OBDII system.

place your SUBARU AWD vehicle

should contact their SUBARU Dealer for

. The inspection of the OBDII system

on a two-wheel dynamometer.

service.

consists of a visual operational check of

Otherwise, serious transmission

the <CHECK ENGINE= warning light/mal-

Some states still use dynamometers in

damage will result.

function indicator light (MIL) and an ex-

their emission inspection program. A

. Resultant vehicle damage due to

amination of the OBDII system with an

dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like

improper testing is not covered

electronic scan tool.

testing device that allows your vehicle9s

under the SUBARU Limited War-

. A vehicle passes the OBDII system

wheels to turn while the vehicle remains in

ranty and is the responsibility of

inspection if proper operation of the

one place. Prior to your vehicle being put

the state inspection program or

<CHECK ENGINE= warning light is ob-

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Starting and operating/Preparing to drive

Preparing to drive

on a dynamometer, tell your emission

CAUTION

inspector not to place your SUBARU

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AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynam-

Trapping small animals in the cool-

You should perform the following checks

ometer. Otherwise, serious transmis-

ing fan and belts of the engine may

and adjustments every day before you

sion damage will result.

result in a malfunction. Check that

start driving.

no small animal enters the engine

The U.S. Environmental Protection

1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and

compartment and under the vehicle

Agency (EPA) and states using two-wheel

lights are clean and unobstructed.

before starting the engine.

dynamometers in their emission testing

2. Check the appearance and condition

program have EXEMPTED SUBARU

of the tires. Also check tires for proper

AWD vehicles from the portion of the

NOTE

inflation.

testing program that involves a two-wheel

3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of

. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake

dynamometer. There are some states that

leaks.

fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels

use four-wheel dynamometers in their

4. Check that no small animals enter the

should be checked daily, weekly or at

testing program. When properly used, this

engine compartment.

fuel stops.

equipment should not damage a SUBARU

. When towing a trailer, refer to <Trai-

5. Check that the hood and rear gate are

AWD vehicle.

ler hitch (dealer option)= F8-14

fully closed.

Under no circumstances should the rear

6. Check the adjustment of the seat.

wheels be jacked off the ground, nor

7. Check the adjustment of the inside and

should the driveshaft be disconnected in

outside mirrors.

an attempt to bypass AWD for state

8. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your

emission testing. An AWD vehicle must

passengers have fastened their seatbelts.

be tested using an AWD dynamometer

9. Check the operation of the warning

with all 4 wheels driven and loaded.

and indicator lights when the ignition

switch is turned to the <ON= position.

10. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-

ing lights after starting the engine.

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