1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 123

If the LightIs Flashing NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fueleconomy may not beas good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn't come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during amalfunction in one of two ways: 0 The followingmay prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. 0 If the light stops flashingand 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. Find a safe place park your vehicle. to 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. Light Flashing -- A misfire condition hasbeen detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissionsand may damage the emission controlsystem on your vehicle. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is required. Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Retailer orqualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. 0 2-67