Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Description and Operation
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP)
Among the on-board diagnostic items, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or Check Engine Lamp) illuminates to notify the driver of an emission control malfunction. However, when an irregular signal returns to normal and the powertrain control module judges that it has returned to normal, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or Check Engine Lamp) will switch off.
Immediately after the ignition switch is turned on, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or Check Engine Lamp) is lit for 20 seconds to indicate that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or Check Engine Lamp) operates normally.
Items Indicated by the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or Check Engine Lamp)