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1999 Chrysler Sebring 2.5 engine turbo with a new battery

the smog test only cant perform the test due to the fact that my battery is new. how many miles must my car be driven before the memory is full so he can perform the test. as of now only the first 3 are ready as well as only one more in the panel below, he says he needs a minimum of at least 3 ready.
Answer:

This is a common problem, and the answer applies to most OBD II vehicle. Since your Chyysler recently had its battery replaced it appears the emissions monitors were erased from the OBD II computer. Setting the emission monitors requires driving Sebring at least 200 miles; consisting of everyday normal driving, stop and starts (like at red lights and traffic), ignition on and off several times a day with at least 15 minute pauses in between (this allows the EVAP monitor to run), and freeway driving at least on three occasions for at least 15 minutes each at speeds above 30 mph. After these driving conditions are met and your Chrysler still fails the OBD II portion of the smog check, we can only recommend a smog check repair center conduct a diagnosis of the OBD II computer as to clues of why the monitors are not setting. Assuming no Check Engine light or Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated we have to suspect your vehicle's only problem is not enough drive time. posted by SmogTips Support

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