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If the light stays on, you may be
able to correct the malfunction by
considering the following:
• If you have just refilled the tank
with fuel, make sure the fuel
cap is properly installed.
After a few driving trips, this
light should turn off.
• If you have just driven through
a deep puddle which may have
caused the electrical system to
become wet, then this condi-
tion may correct itself when
the electrical system dries out.
After a few driving trips, this
light should turn off.
• Make sure that you always use
high quality fuel.
If the engine misfires, runs
rough or stalls, try a different
brand of gasoline.
After a while, if the light does not
go off, take the vehicle in for
service.
CAUTION
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.
Modifications made to the
engine, transmission, exhaust,
intake or fuel system of your
vehicle or the replacement of
the original tires with other
than those of the same Tire
Performance Criteria can affect
your vehicle's emission controls
and may cause this light to
come on. Modifications to
these systems could lead to
costly repairs not covered by
your warranty.
See "Accessories and Modifica-
tions" for more information.
In order for your vehicle to pass an
inspection of its emission control
equipment, the Malfunction
Indicator Light must be working
properly.
• If the engine is running, the
light must be off.
• If the ignition is on and the
engine is off, the light must be
on.
If you have recently replaced the
battery in your vehicle, or if the
battery has run down, the vehicle’s
on-board diagnostic system may
determine that the vehicle is not
ready for inspection. It may take
several days of routine driving
in order for the diagnostic system
to have enough data for the
inspection.
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