Eobd System - Ford Ka 2008 Owner's Handbook Manual

047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008

EOBD SYSTEM

The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis
of the components of the car correlated
with emissions. It also alerts the driver,
by turning on the warning light
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 objective is:
❒ to keep the system efficiency under
control;
❒ to warn when a fault causes
emissions levels to increase;
❒ to warn of the need to replace
deteriorated components.
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The system also has a diagnostic
connector that can be interfaced with
appropriate tools, which makes it
possible to read the error codes stored
in the control unit together with a
series of specific parameters for engine
operation and diagnosis.
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This check can also be carried out by
the traffic police.
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
warning light U does not
light up when the key is
turned to MAR 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
be checked by the traffic police using
specific devices. Follow the laws in
force in the country where you are
driving.
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