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If none of the above have made the light turn off, your
dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer
has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix
any mechanical or electrical problems that might have
developed.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have
or might begin programs to inspect the emission
control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this
inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration.
Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass
an inspection:
The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
check engine light is on with the engine running.
To perform a check engine light bulb check with
the keyless ignition, make sure the transmitter fob
is in the passenger compartment. See
Acc. button on the instrument panel and hold the
. Press the bottom of the
button down for five seconds. The instrument
panel, including the check engine light, will light up
and the ignition will be on, but the engine will not
start
press the bottom of the Acc. button only
briefly, less than five seconds, the accessory
power mode will be turned on, but not the ignition.
After the bulb check, press and release the Acc.
button again to turn the ignition off and avoid
draining the vehicle's battery.
The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines
that critical emission control systems have not
been completely diagnosed by the system.
The vehicle would be considered not ready for
inspection. This can happen if the battery has
recently been replaced or if the battery has run
down. The diagnostic system is designed to
evaluate critical emission control systems during
normal driving. This can take several days of
routine driving. If this has been done and the
vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack
of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer
can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
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