The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
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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. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service
is
required.
Light On Steady
--
An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.
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Reduce vehicle speed.
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Avoid hard accelerations.
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Avoid steep uphill grades.
If
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.
Put your vehicle in PARK
(P).
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 retailer or
qualified service center for service.
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