Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Service
Engine Soon Light
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Your vehicle is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation of the
fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.
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This system is called
OBD
II
(On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the
life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. The
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON light
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service
is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the
system before any problem is apparent. This may
prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This
in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
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Notice:
If
you keep driving your vehicle with
this
light on, after a while, your emission controls
may not work as well, your fuel economy may not
be as good and your engine may not run as
smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may
not be covered by your warranty.
Notice;
Modifications made to the engine,
transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system
of
your
vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with
other than those
of
the same Tire Performance
Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission
controls and may cause
this
light to come on.
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repairs not covered by your warranty. This may
also result
in
a failure to pass a required Emission
Inspection/Maintenance test.
This light should come on, as a check to show you
it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine
is not running.
if
the
light doesn’t come on, have
it repaired. This light will also come on during a
malfunction
in
one
of
two ways:
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Light Flashing
-
A misfire condition has been
detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions
and may damage the emission control system
on
your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center
diagnosis and service may be required.
Light On Steady
-
An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service may be required.
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