If
the Light
Is
Flashing
The following may prevent more
serious
damage to
your vehicle:
Reducing vehicle speed.
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Avoiding hard accelerations.
Avoiding steep uphill grades.
If
the Light
Is
On
Steady
If
you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see
“If
the Light Is On Steady’’ following.
If
the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do
so,
stop
the
vehicle.
Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn
the key
off,
wait at least
10
seconds and restart the
engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light
Is
On Steady’’ following.
If
the light is still flashing,
follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your
dealer or qualified service center for service.
You
may
be
able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If
so,
reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install
the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel
cap has been left
off
or improperly installed. A loose or
missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere.
A
few
driving trips with the cap properly
installed should
turn
the light
off.
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If
so,
your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries out. A few driving trips should
turn
the light
off.
Are you low on fuel?
As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may
not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of
air
are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The
system can detect
this.
Adding fuel should correct this
condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. It
will take a few driving trips to turn the light
off.
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