Subaru Outback Legacy III 3 owners manual page 248

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Starting and operating7-7 State emission testing (U.S.in order to meet their obligation undernot damage an AWD SUBARU vehicle. only) federal law to implement stricter vehicleUnder no circumstances should the rear emission standards to reduce air pollutionwheels be jacked off the ground, nor from vehicles. A dynamometer is a tread-should the driveshaft be disconnected for WARNING mill or roller-like testing device that allowsstate emission testing. your vehicle’s wheels to turn while theThe EPA has issued regulations for TestingofanAll-WheelDrivevehiclevehicle remains in one place. Dependinginspecting the On-Board Diagnostic must NEVER be performed on aon the severity of a state’s air pollution(OBD) system as part of the state emis- single two-wheel dynamometer. At-problems, the states must adopt either asions inspection. The OBD system is tempting to do so will result in“basic” or “enhanced” vehicle emissiondesigned to detect engine and transmis- uncontrolled vehicle movement andinspection test. Normally, a portion of thesion problems that might cause vehicle maycauseanaccidentorinjuriestobasic emission test consists of an emis-emissions to exceed allowable limits. persons nearby. sion inspector inserting an analyzer probeTheseinspections apply to all 1996 model into the exhaust pipe of an idling vehicleyear and newer passenger cars and light for a short period of time. States with moretrucks. Over 30 states plus the District of CAUTION severe air pollution problems are requiredColumbia have implemented the OBD to adopt an enhanced vehicle emissionsystem inspection. Resultant vehicle damage due totest. This test simulates actual driving improper testing is not covered conditionsonadynamometerandpermits. The inspection of the OBD system under the SUBARU Limited War-more accurate measurement of tailpipeconsists of a visual operational check of ranty and is the responsibility ofemitted pollution than the basic emissionthe “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/mal- the state inspection program or itstest. function indicator lamp (MIL) and an contractors or licensees. The U.S. Environmental Protection examination of the OBD system with an Agency (EPA) and states using two-wheelelectronic scan tool while the engine is At state inspection time, remember todynamometers in their emission testingrunning. tell your inspection or service station inprograms haveEXEMPTEDSUBARU . Avehiclepasses the OBD system advance not to place your SUBARUAWD vehicles from the portion of theinspection if proper the “CHECK ENGINE” AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynam-testing program that involves a two-wheelwarning light/MIL illumination is observed, ometer. Otherwise, serious transmis-dynamometer. there is no stored diagnostic trouble sion damage will result. codes, and the OBD system readiness Some states have started using dynam-Therearesomestatesthatusefour-wheelmonitors are complete. ometers in their state inspection programsdynamometers in their testing programs Avehiclefails the OBD inspection if the When properly used, that equipment will“CHECK ENGINE” warning light/MIL is – CONTINUED –

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