09 Maintenance and specifications
Maintaining your car
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Hoisting the vehicle
If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, it
should be placed:
Front: under either of the two reinforced
areas under the front section of the vehicle,
not under to jack attachment points (the
outermost points shown in the illustration).
Rear: Under the jack attachment points.
Ensure that the jack is positioned so that the
vehicle cannot slide off it. Always use axle
stands or similar structures.
Emission inspection readiness
What is an Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II)?
OBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized
engine management system. It stores diag-
nostic information about your vehicle's emis-
sion controls. It can light the Check Engine
light (MIL) if it detects an emission control
"fault." A "fault" is a component or system
that is not performing within an expected
range. A fault may be permanent or tempo-
rary. OBD II will store a message about any
fault.
How do states use OBD II for emission
inspections?
Many states connect a computer directly to a
vehicle's OBD II system. The inspector can
then read "faults." In some states, this type of
inspection has replaced the tailpipe emission
test.
How can my vehicle fail OBD II emission
inspection?
Your vehicle can fail OBD II emission inspec-
tion for any of the following reasons.
