Emissions - Subaru AWD Vehicle State Emission Testing
NUMBER: 11-66-01DATE: 02/01/01
APPLICABILITY:
All 2002 Model SUBARU AWD Vehicles
SUBJECT:
State Emission Testing
All 2002 model SUBARU vehicles are 50-State certified to conform to California's Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) emission standards and are All-Wheel-Drive equipped.
!WARNING!
Under no circumstances should any SUBARU All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle be tested on a two-wheel dynamometer. Attempting to do so will result in serious transmission damage. It may also result in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons nearby.
EPA has EXEMPTED all 2002 model SUBARU AWD vehicles from the enhanced I/M emission tests listed below. The exemption language is stated on the underhood Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label as shown in Figure 1.
^ Loaded Test
^ Idle Test With Loaded Preconditioning
SUBARU AWD vehicles must never be tested on a two-wheel dynamometer. Serious transmission damage will result. Depending upon a State's emission inspection requirements, the State may substitute a basic 2-speed idle tailpipe test. Under no circumstances should any SUBARU AWD equipped vehicle be modified for state I/M emission testing. Four-wheel dynamometer testing is approved for the 2002 SUBARU AWD vehicles shown.
Remember that resultant vehicle damage due to improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is the responsibility of the State I/M Program or its contractors or licensees.
DISCLAIMER