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Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD system is
not readyand you should not
proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
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Selection Of Lubricant................367,388
Shifting ............................. 263
Special Additives ...................... 370
Automatic Transmission ................... 367
Adding Fluid ......................... 368
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 369
Fluid Change ......................... 369
Fluid Level Check ...................... 368
Fluid Type ........................... 367
Autostick ........................... 139,264
Ball Joints ............................. 355
Battery ............................... 351
Gas Caution .......................... 352
Jump Starting ......................... 327
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Bearings .............................. 372
Belts, Drive ............................ 348
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 356 B-Pillar Location
........................ 278
Brake, Parking .......................... 266
Brake System ........................ 268,364
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 269
Fluid Check ....................... 365,388
Hoses .............................. 364
Warning Light ........................ 170
Brakes ............................. 268,364
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 261
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 71
Bulb Replacement ....................... 382
Bulbs, Light ............................ 381
Calibration, Compass ..................... 184
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 386
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 300
Oil (Engine) ....................... 346,347
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 361
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Spare Tire........................... 322
Spinning ............................ 287
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 288
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 308
Towing ............................... 304
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 331
Guide .............................. 307
Recreational ....................... 315,332
Weight .............................. 307
Traction Control ................... 134,171,272
Traction Control Switch .................134,272
Trailer Towing .......................... 304
Cooling System Tips .................... 315
Hitches ............................. 307
Minimum Requirements ................. 310
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 308
Wiring .............................. 313
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 307
Trailer Weight .......................... 307 Transaxle
............................. 261
Automatic ........................... 261
Autostick ......................... 139,264
Operation ........................... 261
Overdrive ........................... 264
Selection of Lubricant ................367,388
Transmission ........................... 367
Automatic ........................... 367
Filter ............................... 369
Fluid ............................... 367
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 142
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 70
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 288
Trip Odometer .......................... 172
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 172
Turn Signals ................... 129,169,384,385
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