335uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or BlinksHandling the UnexpectedIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On orBlinks■ Reasons for indicator lamp to come on or blink• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions controlsystem, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.■ What to do when the indicator lamp comes onAvoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at adealer.■ What to do when the indicator lamp blinksPark the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at leastten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.■ The message appears on when:An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap beingloose or not being installed.■ What to do when the message appears:1. Stop the engine.2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.u If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.3. Drive for several days of normal driving.u The message should go off.■ When the malfunction indicator lamp comes onMalfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak ofgasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures describedabove.■ Tighten Fuel Cap Message1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or BlinksNOTICEIf you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,the emissions control system and the engine could bedamaged.If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again whenrestarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicleinspected.
