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Malfunction
Indicator
Lamp
(Service
Engine
Soon
Light)
Your Buick is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation
of
the
fuel, ignition and emission
SERVICE
ENGINE
control systems.
SOON
This system is called
OBD
I1
(On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and
is
intended
to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels
for
the life
of the vehicle, helping
to
produce a cleaner
environment. (In Canada,
OBD
I1
is replaced by
Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE
SOON
light comes on and
a
chime will sound
to
indicate that
there
is
a
problem and service is required. Malfunctions
often will be indicated by the system before any
problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious
damage to your vehicle.
This
system is also designed to
assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing
any malfunction.
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. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service is required.
Light On Steady
--
An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.
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