Starting and operating / State emission testing ( U . S . only ) 7-7 quickly . Paint damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty .
. Always use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap . If you use the wrong cap , it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emission control system may be damaged . It could also lead to fuel spillage and a fire .
. Immediately put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light illuminates . Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine . Continuing to operate your vehicle at an extremely low fuel level may result in a reduction of engine performance .
State emission testing ( U . S . only )
WARNING
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Only use a four-wheel dynamometer when testing an All-Wheel Drive ( AWD ) model .
Testing of an AWD model must NEVER be performed on a single two-wheel dynamometer . Attempting to do so will result in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons nearby .
CAUTION
. At state inspection time , remember to tell your inspection or service station in advance not to place your SUBARU AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynamometer . Otherwise , serious transmission damage will result .
. Resultant vehicle damage due to improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is the responsibility of the state inspection program or
its contractors or licensees .
California and a number of federal states have Inspection / Maintenance programs to inspect your vehicle ’ s emission control system . If your vehicle does not pass this test , some states may deny renewal of your vehicle ’ s registration .
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the performance of the engine ’ s emission control system . Certified emission inspectors will inspect the On-Board Diagnostic ( OBDII ) system as part of the state emission inspection process . The OBDII system is designed to detect engine and transmission problems that might cause the vehicle emissions to exceed allowable limits . OBDII inspections apply to all 1996 model year and newer passenger cars and trucks . Over 30 states plus the District of Columbia have implemented emission inspection of the OBDII system .
. The inspection of the OBDII system consists of a visual operational check of the “ CHECK ENGINE ” warning light / malfunction indicator light ( MIL ) and an examination of the OBDII system with an electronic scan tool .
. A vehicle passes the OBDII system inspection if proper operation of the “ CHECK ENGINE ” warning light is ob-
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