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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.