1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 115

If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you just put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap,making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left offor improperly installed. This will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips should turn thelight off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn thelight off. Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel capproperly. It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off. Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid hard accelerations. Avoid steep uphill grades. 0 If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Put your vehicle in PARK (P). Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following. If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your retailer or qualified service center for service.