Subaru Impreza IV 4 owners manual page 282

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Black plate (309,1) Starting and operating7-7 State emission testing (U.S.inspect your vehicle’s emission control. A vehicle fails the OBDII inspection if only) system. If your vehicle does not pass thisthe “CHECK ENGINE” warning light is not test, some states may deny renewal ofproperly operating (light is illuminated or is your vehicle’s registration.not working due to a burned out bulb) or WARNING Your vehicle is equipped with a computerthere is one or more diagnostic trouble that monitors the performance of the codes stored in the vehicle’s computer. Testing of an All-Wheel Drive modelengine’s emission control system. Certi-. Astate emission inspection may reject must NEVER be performed on afied emission inspectors will inspect the(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of single two-wheel dynamometer. At-On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system asOBDII system readiness monitors “NOT tempting to do so will result inpart of the state emission inspection READY” is greater than one. If the uncontrolled vehicle movement andprocess. The OBDII system is designedvehicle’s battery has been recently re- maycauseanaccidentorinjuriestoto detect engine and transmission pro-placed or disconnected, the OBDII system persons nearby. blems that might cause the vehicle emis-inspection may indicate that the vehicle is sions to exceed allowable limits. OBDIInot ready for the emission test. Under this7 CAUTION inspections apply to all 1996 model yearcondition, the vehicle driver should be and newer passenger cars and trucks.instructed to drive his/her vehicle for a few . At state inspection time, remem-Over 30 states plus the District of Colum-days to reset the readiness monitors and ber to tell your inspection orbia have implemented emission inspec-return for an emission re-inspection. service station in advance not totion of the OBDII system Owners of rejected or failing vehicles placeyourSUBARUAWDvehicle. The inspection of the OBDII systemshould contact their SUBARU Dealer for on a two-wheel dynamometer. consists of a visual operational check ofservice. Otherwise, serious transmissionthe “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/mal-Some states still use dynamometers in damage will result. function indicator light (MIL) and an examination of the OBDII system with antheir emission inspection program. A . Resultant vehicle damage due toelectronic scan tool. dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like improper testing is not covered testing device that allows your vehicle’s under the SUBARU Limited War-. A vehicle passes the OBDII systemwheels to turn while the vehicle remains in ranty and is the responsibility ofinspection if proper operation of theone place. Prior to your vehicle being put the state inspection program or“CHECK ENGINE” warning light is ob-on a dynamometer, tell your emission its contractors or licensees.served, there are no stored diagnosticinspector not to place your SUBARU trouble codes, and the OBDII readinessAWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynam- California and a number of federal statesmonitors are all complete.ometer. Otherwise, serious transmis- have Inspection/Maintenance programs to sion damage will result. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A1120BE-B" EDITED: 2011/ 10/ 28

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