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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
CAUTION!
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
theperformanceoftheemissions,engine,andautomatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sionswellwithincurrentgovernmentregulations.
Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emissions control system. It
couldalsoaffectfueleconomyanddriveability.The
vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests
canbeperformed.
If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
willsoonoccur.Immediateserviceisrequired.
Ifanyofthesesystemsrequireservice,theOBDIIsystem
willturnontheMalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL).Itwill
also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soonaspossible.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
Ifthevehiclediagnosticsystemdeterminesthatthefuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“Check Gascap” message will display in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped). If this
occurs,tightenthefuelfillercapproperlyandpressthe
TRIPODOMETERbuttontoturnoffthemessage.Ifthe
problemcontinues,themessagewillappearthenexttime
thevehicleisstarted.
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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