1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 116

Tachometer (If Equipped) 5 1 The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running. It displays engine speedin hundreds of revolutions per minute (rpm). Warning lights and gages signal that something can is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save youor others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be is a or problem with oneof your vehicle's functions.As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. you are If familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the area,engine red or damage occur. may I Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together tolet you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.The pictures will help you locate them. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one the gages shows of there may be a problem, check the section that tells yo what todo about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs be costly -- and even can dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They'rea big help. 2-55