Socket for OBD OnboardDiagnosis
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehicle emissions.
Emissions
► The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Canadian model: warning light
indicates
the engine symbol.
► The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise, serious engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened, the OBD system may conclude that fuel vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tightened, the display should go out in a short time.
See also:
System limits
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering
wheel, as you ...
Tire condition
Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear, signs of damage and for foreign
objects lodged in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depthThe tread depth should not drop below 0.12 in/3 ...
Contacts
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