Emissions

lights up: ▷ The warning lamp lights up:

Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.

▷ 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.

previously described malfunctions Display of the previously described malfunctions on Canadian models.

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    Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
    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 ...