MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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.
• furtherProlongeddamagedrivingtothewithemissionthe MILcontrolon couldsystem.causeIt
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Thevehiclemustbeservicedbeforeanyemissions
testscanbeperformed.
IftheMILisflashingwhiletheengineisrunning,
severecatalyticconverterdamageandpowerloss
willsoonoccur.Immediateserviceisrequired.
•
Ifanyofthesesystemsrequireservice,theOBDIIsystem
willturnonthe“MalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL).”It
willalsostorediagnosticcodesandotherinformationto
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 Message
Ifthevehiclediagnosticsystemdeterminesthatthefuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“gASCAP” message will display in the odometer or a
“CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
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Product Specification
Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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Model Year | 2010 |
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