2–12 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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v CAUTION
• Do not drive with the malfunction
indicator lamp on.
The indicator lamp signals that your
vehicle has a problem that requires
attention. Driving with the malfunc-
tion indicator lamp on can damage
the emissions control system and can
affect the fuel economy and
driveability of your vehicle.
Consult a authorized repairer to re-
pair the problem as soon as possible.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
Illuminates briefly as you turn the igni-
tion ON, before you start the engine.
This means that the indicator bulb is
operating properly.
The lamp should go out after the en-
gine is started.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
will illuminate if a fault exists in the
emission related components or related
sub systems.
It will stay on as long as the Electronic
Control Module (ECM) detects the
fault. If a severe misfire level is de-
tected, the MIL will blink continuously.
Severe misfire can cause catalytic con-
verter damage.
Your vehicle’s electronic system will
switch to an emergency running pro-
gram so you may continue to drive.
However, you should consult your au-
thorized repairer to repair the problem
as soon as possible.
If your vehicle is equipped with an au-
tomatic transaxle, See “AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE EMERGENCY SHIFT-
ING PROCEDURE” in the index.
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