31603 - Innova Pro

Using the Scan ToolI/M READINESS TESTINGState and Federal Governments enacted Regulations, Procedures andEmission Standards to ensure that all emissions-related componentsand systems are continuously or periodically monitored, tested anddiagnosed whenever the vehicle is in operation. It also requires vehiclemanufacturers to automatically detect and report any problems or faultsthat may increase the vehicle's emissions to an unacceptable level.The vehicle's emissions control system consists of several componentsor sub-systems (Oxygen Sensor, Catalytic Converter, EGR, FuelSystem, etc.) that aid in reducing vehicle emissions.To have an efficient Vehicle Emission Control System, all the emissionsrelatedcomponents and systems must work correctly whenever thevehicle is in operation.To comply with State and Federal Government regulations, vehiclemanufacturers designed a series of special computer programs called"Monitors" that are programmed into the vehicle's computer. Each ofthese Monitors is specifically designed to run tests and diagnostics on aspecific emissions-related component or system (Oxygen Sensor,Catalytic Converter, EGR Valve, Fuel System, etc.) to ensure theirproper operation. Currently, there are a maximum of fifteen Monitorsavailable for use.Each Monitor has a specific function to test and diagnose onlyits designated emissions-related component or system. Thenames of the Monitors (Oxygen Sensor Monitor, CatalystMonitor, EGR Monitor, Misfire Monitor, etc.) describe whichcomponent or system each Monitor is designed to test anddiagnose.Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) ReadinessMonitor Status InformationI/M Readiness Monitor Status shows which of the vehicle's Monitorshave run and completed their diagnosis and testing, and which oneshave not yet run and completed testing and diagnosis of theirdesignated sections of the vehicle's emissions system.• If a Monitor was able to meet all the conditions required to enable itto perform the self-diagnosis and testing of its assigned enginesystem, it means the monitor "HAS RUN.”• If a Monitor has not yet met all the conditions required for it toperform the self-diagnosis and testing of its assigned engine system;it means the Monitor "HAS NOT RUN.”The Monitor Run/Not Run status does not show whetheror not a problem exists in a system. Monitor status onlyindicates whether a particular Monitor has or has not runand performed the self-diagnosis and testing of itsassociated system.56 CarScan+ ABS/SRS