cap until aclickingsound is heard. This is an indication
that the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer
reset button to turn the message off. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Resolving
the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system is determined not ready
for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
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. If you crank or start the engine, you
will have to start this test over.
364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
TrailerTowing .......................... 323
Cooling System Tips.................... 336
Hitches............................. 328
Minimum Requirements................. 330
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 329
Wiring .............................. 333
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 329
TrailerWeight .......................... 329
Transaxle............................. 254
Automatic......................... 12,254
Operation........................... 254
Transfer Case........................... 391
Fluid ............................... 419
Transmission........................254,389
Automatic........................254,389
Filter ............................... 390
Fluid ............................390,419
Maintenance.......................... 389
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 160
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 300
Trip Odometer.......................... 189
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 195
Turn Signals......................135,185,409
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 84
Underhood Fuses........................ 402
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 454
Universal Transmitter..................... 160
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 386
VanityMirrors ........................... 83
Variance, Compass....................... 159
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Information Center................. 152
Vehicle Loading......................290,320
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
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