2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 503

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 the ignition or start the engine. This means that your before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail vehicle's OBD II system is not ready and you should your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running. not proceed to the I/M station. REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine MOPAR௡ parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the designed performance. Damage or failures If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your caused by the use of non-MOPAR௡ parts for maintenance authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer's recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, warranty. you may need to do nothing more than drive your DEALER SERVICE vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personsystem to update. A recheck with the above test routine nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service may then indicate that the system is now ready. operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD II system is available which include detailed service information for ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced attempting any procedure yourself. b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD II system is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station. 7