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.
This system is called
OBD
I1 (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
and a chime will sound 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 system
is
also designed
to
assist your service technician
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.
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:
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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