2013 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 445

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal • The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail the ignition or start the engine. This means that your your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine vehicle's OBD II system is not ready and you should running. not proceed to the I/M station. • 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. REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine MOPAR௡ parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the designed performance. Damage or failures caused by the use of non-MOPAR௡ parts for maintenance If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer's authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was warranty. recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, DEALER SERVICE you may need to do nothing more than drive your 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 operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are may then indicate that the system is now ready. 7