2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 586

584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap until a "clicking" sound is heard. This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is properly tightened. Refer to "Onboard Diagnostic System" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS 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 actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle's OBD II system is ready, you must do the In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass following: an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system. 1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. not crank or start the engine. For states that require an Inspection and Maintenance (I/M), this check verifies the "Malfunction NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to Indicator Light (MIL)" is functioning and is not start this test over. on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON system is ready for testing. position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.