2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 502

500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To may also turn on the MIL. check if your vehicle's OBD II system is ready, you must EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE do the following: PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system. crank or start the engine. Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. 2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- this test over. nance (I/M), this check verifies the "Malfunction 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON Indicator Light (MIL)" is functioning and is not position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II a normal bulb check. system is ready for testing. 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II happen: system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replacereturn to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.