MIL Operation

MIL is located on instrument panel and is displayed as CHECK ENGINE light.

MIL Function

• The MIL informs driver that a malfunction has occurred and vehicle should be taken in for service as soon as possible.
• The MIL illuminates during a bulb test and a system test.
• A DTC will be stored if a MIL is requested by the diagnostic.

MIL Illumination

• The MIL will illuminate with ignition ON and engine not running.
• The MIL will turn OFF when the engine is started.
• The MIL will remain ON if the self-diagnostic system has detected a malfunction.
• The MIL may turn OFF if the malfunction is not present.
• If MIL is illuminated and then the engine stalls, MIL will remain illuminated so long as ignition switch is ON.
• If MIL is not illuminated and the engine stalls, MIL will not illuminate until ignition switch is cycled OFF, then ON.