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Malfunction Indicator Lamp




Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
1. The malfunction indicator lamp will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON without the engine running. This is a bulb check.
- If the malfunction indicator lamp does not light up, refer "WARNING LAMPS".

2. When the engine is started, the malfunction indicator lamp should go off.
If the lamp remains on, the on board diagnostic system has detected an engine system malfunction.

On Board Diagnostic System Function:




ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FUNCTION
The on board diagnostic system has the following two functions.

Diagnostic Test Mode I - Bulb Check
In this mode, the MIL on the instrument panel should stay ON. If it remains OFF, check the bulb. Refer to"WARNING LAMPS".

Diagnostics Test Mode I - Malfunction Warning: