If
the Light
Is
Flashing
If
the Light
Is
On Steady
The following
may
prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
Reducing vehicle speed.
Avoiding hard accelerations.
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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.
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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