MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
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Your vehicle is equ ipped with a sop histicated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the perform ance of the emissions, engine, and autom atic
transm ission control system s. When these system s are
operating prop erly, you r vehicle will provid e excellent
perform ance and fuel econom y, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current governm ent regu lations.
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emission control system . It could also affect fuel
econ omy and driveab ility. The veh icle must be
serviced before any emission s tests can be per-
form ed.
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If the “Malfu nction Indicator Ligh t” is flash ing
while the engin e is running, severe catalytic con-
verter damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is req uired .
If any of these system s requ ire service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfu nction Ind icator Light.” It will
also store diagnostic codes and other inform ation to
assist you r service technician in making rep airs. Al-
thou gh you r vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need tow ing, see you r authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message — gASCAP
Shou ld the “Loose Fuel Filler Cap ” or “gASCAP” mes-
sage appear, there may be a problem in the evap orative
system . Before taking the vehicle into an authorized
dealer, check first to see if the fuel filler cap is possibly
loose, improp erly installed , or damaged . A loose fuel
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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