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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step is to run the HO2S Heater Tests and initiate the EVAP System Test.
  2. 3:  This step is to run the EVAP, AIR and the Oxygen Sensor Tests. The EVAP Test begins once the engine coolant reaches a calibrated temperature. The AIR Test, if equipped, begins shortly after Closed Loop and the indicated speed is achieved. The Oxygen Sensor Tests begin once the engine is at operating temperature, in Closed Loop Fuel Control, and a calibrated amount of time has elapsed.
  3. 4:  This step is to run the EGR Tests. The EGR Tests are run during a gradual deceleration with a closed throttle. The vehicle speed is required in order to maintain a high, steady MAP signal.
  4. 5:  This step is to run the Catalyst Tests. This test runs during the idle period immediately following a cruise period that meets a minimum calibrated RPM and time period.
  5. 7:  The I/M System Status only reports on whether or not a diagnostic has run, not what the outcome of the test was. If any emission related DTC sets after the tests are complete, the DTC will require diagnosis.
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Complete System Set Procedure

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Did you perform the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System Check? - Go to Step 2  Go to Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System Check 
  1. Ensure the vehicle is within the Conditions for Running specified in the supporting text.
  2. Turn OFF all of the accessories, e.g., A/C, blower fan, etc.
  3. Set the vehicle parking brake.
  4. Verify the transmission is in PARK for automatic transmissions and NEUTRAL for manual transmissions.
  5. Start the engine and allow it to idle for the specified time.
Is the action complete?
2 minutes Go to Step 3  -
CAUTION: Refer to Road Test Caution in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT: In order for this test to run, the following steps must be performed:
  1. Accelerate at part throttle to 72 km/h (45 mph) with this speed maintained until the engine reaches operating temperature-This may be up to 16 minutes depending on the start up coolant temperature.
  2. Continue operating under these conditions for an additional 7 minutes.
Is the action complete?
- Go to Step 4  -
CAUTION: Refer to Road Test Caution in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT: In order for this test to run, the following steps must be performed:
  1. Accelerate to 89 km/h (55 mph) with this speed maintained for one additional minute.
  2. Decelerate to 48 km/h (30 mph) while the following criteria is maintained:
    • The throttle is closed
    • There is NO brake application on either manual or automatic transmission
    • There is NO clutch actuation on a manual transmission
    • There is NO manual downshift
Is the action complete?
- Go to Step 5  -
CAUTION: Refer to Road Test Caution in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT: In order for this test to run, the following steps must be performed:
  1. Accelerate at part throttle to 72 km/h (45 mph) with this speed maintained for 10 minutes.
  2. Decelerate to 0 km/h (0 mph).
  3. Allow the engine to idle for 2 minutes while the following criteria is maintained:
    • Service brake depressed
    • Automatic transmission in DRIVE
    • Manual transmission in NEUTRAL with the clutch pedal depressed
  4. Turn OFF the ignition for 1 hour.
  5. Turn ON the ignition after 1 hour.
Is the action complete?
- Go to Step 6  -
6 Observe the I/M System Status display with a scan tool.
Did all of the I/M System Status indicators update to YES?
- Go to Step 7  Go to the I/M System Set Procedure for the indicated systems that have not updated to yes
Observe the Emission Related DTC portion of the I/M System Status display with a scan tool.
Does the scan tool indicate any Emission Related DTCs set?
- Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information System OK