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3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two
things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and
then return to being fully illuminated until you
cycle the ignition OFF or start the engine.
This means that your vehicle's OBD II system
is not ready and you should not proceed to
the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain
fully illuminated until you place the ignition in
the off position or start the engine. This
means that your vehicle's OBD II system is
ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II 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 II 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 II
system is ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation you should
have your vehicle serviced before going to the
I/M station. The I/M station can fail your vehicle
because the MIL is on with the engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/
scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly
recommended to ensure the designed perfor-
mance. Damage or failures caused by the use of
non-MOPAR parts for maintenance and repairs
will not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
DEALER SERVICE
Your authorized dealer has the qualified service
personnel, special tools, and equipment to per-
form all service operations in an expert manner.
Service Manuals are available which include
detailed service information for your vehicle.
Refer to these Service Manuals before attempt-
ing any procedure yourself.
NOTE:
Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems may void your warranty and could
result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Only do service work
for which you have the knowledge and the
proper equipment. If you have any doubt
about your ability to perform a service job,
take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain the required
maintenance services determined by the engi-
neers who designed your vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in
the fixed "Service And Warranty Handbook",
there are other components which may require
servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or
perform repairs and service when neces-
sary could result in more costly repairs,
damage to other components or negatively
impact vehicle performance. Immediately
have potential malfunctions examined by
an authorized dealer or qualified repair
center.
• Your vehicle has been built with improved
fluids that protect the performance and
durability of your vehicle and also allow
extended maintenance intervals. Do not
use chemical flushes in these components
as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, or air conditioning. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed be-
cause of component malfunction, use only
the specified fluid for the flushing proce-
dure.
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