2010 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 358

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II happen: system to update. A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready. a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD II system is the ignition or start the engine. This means that your ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle's OBD II system is not ready and you should vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail not proceed to the I/M station. your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running. b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the REPLACEMENT PARTS engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD II system Use of genuine MOPAR௡ parts for normal/scheduled is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station. maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your the designed performance. Damage or failures caused by authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was the use of non-MOPAR௡ parts for maintenance and repairs recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, will not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. you may need to do nothing more than drive your 7