2015 Jeep Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 627

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 REPLACEMENT PARTS • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the Use of genuine MOPAR® parts for normal/scheduled engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD II system maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the designed performance. Damage or failures is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station. caused by the use of non-MOPAR® parts for mainteIf your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your nance and repairs will not be covered by the New Vehicle authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was Limited Warranty. recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, 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 operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are may then indicate that the system is now ready. available which include detailed service information for Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD II system is your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal attempting any procedure yourself. • The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station. vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running. 7