Emissions Inspection and MaintenanceProgramsSome state/provincial and local governments have ormight begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspectioncould prevent getting a vehicle registration.Here are some things to know to help the vehicle passan inspection:• The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the checkengine light is on with the engine running, or if thekey is in ON/RUN and the light is not on.• The vehicle will not pass this inspection if theOBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determinesthat critical emission control systems have not beencompletely diagnosed by the system. The vehiclewould be considered not ready for inspection.This can happen if the battery has recentlybeen replaced or if the battery has run down.The diagnostic system is designed to evaluatecritical emission control systems during normaldriving. This can take several days of routine driving.If this has been done and the vehicle still doesnot pass the inspection for lack of OBD II systemreadiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare thevehicle for inspection.Oil Pressure Light{ CAUTION:Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.The engine can become so hot that it catches fire.Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soonas possible and have the vehicle serviced.Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenancecan damage the engine. The repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty. Always followthe maintenance schedule in this manual forchanging engine oil.3-64
