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
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.
If
the Light
Is
On
Steady
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. See
Filling
Your
Tank on page
5-7.
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
misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should
correct this condition. Make sure
to
install the fuel
cap properly. See
Filling
Your
Tank on page
5-7.
It
will
take a few driving trips
to
turn the light
off.
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