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. 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.
Have you recently changed brands
of
fuel?
If
so,
be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see
“Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your
engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
You
may
notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you
put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on
acceleration or stumbling
on
acceleration. (These
conditions may go away once the engine
is
warmed up.)
This will be detected by the system and cause the light
to
turn
on.
If you experience one or more of these conditions,
change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one
full
tank of the proper fuel to turn the light
off.
If none of the above steps have made the light turn
off,
have your retailer or qualified service center check the
vehicle. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical
problems that may have developed.
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