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NOTE: This function reads off the real time data of
emission-related monitoring systems readiness status. Once the code
reader has finished other operations, for example, clearing trouble
codes, the I/M Readiness Monitor Status program resets status of all
the monitors to
“
INC
”
condition. In order to set these monitors to a
Ready status, the vehicle must be driven through a complete drive
cycle. Times for reset vary depending on vehicle. Please refer to
your vehicle
’
s service manual for drive cycle information.
NOTE: In this function, only
ENTER/Exit
button is available. The
other buttons are disabled to prevent misoperation.
5.3
LED and Tone Interpretation
Select
Ready Test
from the
Main Screen
and the screen shows as
below, including applicable monitors status, MIL state, Ignition type,
DTCs (stored one and pending one).
Figure 5.2
If the
code reader
is idle, it will show the result immediately. If it is busy,
it will wait till the current procedure
is
finished. After viewing the status,
press
ENTER/Exit
button to exit.
“
OK
”
-- Indicates that a particular monitor being checked
has completed its diagnostic testing.
“
INC
”
-- Indicates that a particular monitor being checked
has not completed its diagnostic testing.
