MIL Operation

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is located on the instrument panel and is displayed as CHECK ENGINE lamp.

MIL Operation
- The MIL informs the driver that a malfunction has occurred and the 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 switch ON and the 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 the MIL is illuminated and then the engine stalls, the MIL will remain illuminated so long as the ignition switch is ON.
- If the MIL is not illuminated and the engine stalls, the MIL will not illuminate until the ignition switch is cycled OFF, then ON.