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