2015 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 481

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 3. 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. • 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 ready the ignition or start the engine. This means that your or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle vehicle's OBD II system is not ready and you should operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail your not proceed to the I/M station. vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running. • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you place the ignition in the off REPLACEMENT PARTS position or start the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD II system is ready and you can proceed Use of genuine MOPAR® parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to ento the I/M station. sure 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 mainteauthorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was nance and repairs will not be covered by the New Vehicle recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, Limited Warranty. you may need to do nothing more than drive your 7