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NOTICE:
If the Light
Is
Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
I
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while, your emission controls may not
Reduce vehicle speed.
work as well, your fuel economy may not be as
covered by your warranty.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
Avoid steep uphill grades.
good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Avoid hard accelerations.
If towing
a
trailer, reduce the amount
of
cargo being
hauled
as
soon as
it
is possible.
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.
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
tJw
veJ~icle.
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 dealer or
qualified service center for service.
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