When A DTC Is Stored In ECM

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When a DTC is stored in ECM and MIL is ON, a permanent DTC is erased with MIL shutoff if the same malfunction is not detected after performing the driving pattern for MIL shutoff three times in a raw.

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*1:

When the same malfunction is detected in two consecutive trips, MIL will illuminate.

*2:

MIL will turn off after vehicle is driven 3 times (driving pattern B) without any malfunctions.