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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)





ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM


Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)


DESCRIPTION





The MIL is located on the instrument panel.
1. The MIL will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON without the engine running. This is a bulb check.
- If the MIL does not light up, Warning Lamps, or see MIL And Data Link Connector (For California)
[MR20DE (For California)], MIL And Data Link Connector (Except For California) [MR20DE (Except for California)] and (QR25DE).
2. When the engine is started, the MIL should go off.
- If the MIL remains on, the on board diagnostic system has detected an engine system malfunction.