Eobd System - Ford 2008 Ka Owner's Handbook Manual

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EOBD SYSTEM

The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) carries out a continuous
diagnosis of the components of the
car related to emissions. It also alerts
the driver, by turning on the warning
light U on the instrument panel
(together with relevant message on the
multifunction display, where provided),
when these components are no longer
in peak conditions (see section
"Warning lights and messages").
The goal of the system is to:
❒ keep the system efficiency under
control;
❒ warn when a failure causes emissions
levels to increase;
❒ warn of the need to replace
deteriorated components.
The system also has a diagnosis
connector that can be interfaced
to suitable instruments, to read
the error codes stored in the control
unit together with a series of specific
parameters for engine operation and
diagnosis.
This check can also be carried
out by traffic control authorities.
IMPORTANT After eliminating
the problem, to check the system
completely, Ford Dealerships are
obliged to run a bench test and,
if necessary, road tests which may
also call for a long journey.
Go to a Ford Dealership
as soon as possible if the
U
warning light does not
light up when the key is
turned to MAR-ON or if, during car
travel, the warning light comes on
either steady or blinking (along with
a message on the display).
The operation of the warning light
U
may be checked by the traffic
control authorities using specific
devices. Always comply with the
traffic regulations in force in the
country where you are driving.
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