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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
23.
ChargingSystemLight
theignitionisplacedintheRUNpositionbeforeengine
Thislightshowsthestatusoftheelectricalcharg- start. If the MIL does not come on when turning the
ing system. The light should come on when the ignitionfromtheOFFtoRUNposition,havethecondi-
ignition switch is first placed in the RUN position and tioncheckedpromptly.
remainonbrieflyasabulbcheck.Ifthelightstaysonor
Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap,
comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s
non-essentialelectricaldevicesorincreaseenginespeed
(if at idle). If the charging system light remains on, it
meansthatthevehicleisexperiencingaproblemwiththe
charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See
anauthorizeddealer.
poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the MIL
staysonthroughseveralofyourtypicaldrivingcycles.In
mostsituations,thevehiclewilldrivenormallyandwill
notrequiretowing.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures”in“WhatToDoInEmergencies”.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
damage to the engine control system. It also could
affect fuel economy and drivability. If the MIL is
flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and
power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is
required.
24.
MalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL)
TheMalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL)ispartof
an onboard diagnostic system called OBD. The
OBD system monitors engine and automatic
transmissioncontrolsystems.TheMILwillturnonwhen
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