2010 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 439

438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE For states that require an Inspection and Mainte"Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Unnance (I/M), this check verifies the "Malfunction derstanding Your Instrument Panel" for further informaIndicator Light (MIL)" is functioning and is not tion. Tighten the gas cap until a ЉclickingЉ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight- on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is ready for testing. ened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If the problem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replacement. If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test. Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE check if your vehicle's OBD II system is ready, you must PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass do the following: an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. crank or start the engine.