2003 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 228

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada 1 SERVICE ENGINE SOON United States The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacementof the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly rcpzirs get ccl/ere.,f! by y-csy yyayzntw- Thic maw J J also result in a failure to pass a required Emission lnspection/Maintenance test. Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics U G b W I I U U b , I ' C I I U L l W l ' ~ u, I Cnnnnt-4 f?nnnrqt;nn\ qnt-4 U ic intnnrlarl +n'I)CCI I" In I,", 'UVU C V -vu... v +hQ+ L. . . U emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. 3-45