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Inspection/Maintenance System Set Procedure

NOTE: Whenever the ignition is turned ON, ignition positive voltage is supplied to the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heaters. After verifying the enable criteria, turn OFF the ignition for approximately 5?minutes to allow the sensors to cool before continuing with the test. Once the engine is started, do NOT turn the engine OFF for the remaining portion of the set procedure.
  1. Ensure that the vehicle meets the conditions for a cold start listed above.

    If the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) inspection/maintenance system status indicator displays NO, perform the Service Bay Test, if applicable.

  2. Turn OFF all accessories; HVAC system, other electrical loads, including aftermarket/add-on equipment, etc., and open the hood.
  3. Set the vehicle parking brake and ensure the vehicle is in Park for automatic transmission or Neutral for manual transmission.
  4. Turn the ignition ON for 1 min.
  5. Start and idle the engine for 5 min.
  6. Run the engine for 6?min within the following conditions:
    • Calculated air flow is between 9-30 g/s
    • Engine speed is steady between 1300-3000 RPM
  7. Apply and hold brake pedal, and shift to Drive for automatic, or apply clutch pedal for manual and operate the vehicle within the following conditions for 2 min:
    • Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) signal is greater than 12 g/s
    • Engine speed is greater than 1000 RPM
    8. NOTE: Do NOT touch the accelerator pedal until told to do so. A change in throttle position sensor angle or an increase in engine speed may invalidate this portion of the test.
  8. Release the accelerator pedal and shift the vehicle to Park for automatic, or Neutral and release clutch pedal for manual, and allow the engine to idle for 2 min.
  9. Close the hood, release the parking brake and drive vehicle at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 2 min.
  10. Release the accelerator pedal for at least 10 s. This will allow the vehicle to enter the decel fuel cut off.
  11. Safely stop the vehicle, with the engine in drive for automatic or neutral with the clutch pedal depressed and parking brake applied for manual. Allow the vehicle to idle for 2 min.
    12. NOTE: Do NOT disturb the vehicle or turn ON the ignition until told to do so. Disturbing the vehicle may invalidate this portion of the test.
  12. Shift the vehicle to park for automatic and neutral for manual. Turn OFF the ignition and exit the vehicle. Do NOT disturb the vehicle for 45 min.
  13. Observe the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System Status with a scan tool. All of the I/M System Status indicators should display YES.
    • If the EVAP I/M System Status indicator displays NO, turn OFF the ignition, ensure that the vehicle meets the conditions for a cold start, and repeat steps 6-11 three more times, or until the EVAP I/M System Status indicator transitions to YES. If the indicator continues to display NO, refer to the appropriate INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) SYSTEM DTC TABLE to identify the DTCs that did not run.
    • If any of the I/M System Status indicators display NO, refer to the appropriate INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) SYSTEM DTC TABLE for the indicator which did not display YES. The I/M System DTC Table identifies the DTCs associated with each I/M System Status Indicator.
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