1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 113
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Manual
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I 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 fuel economy may not be as good and your engine not runas smoothly. may 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 on and the engine is not is running. If the light doesn't come on, have it repaired. This light will come on during a malfunction in one also of two ways: The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the .amountof cargo being hauled as soon as is possible. it If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following. If the light continues to flash, whenis safe to do it so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place park your vehicle. to Turn the keyoff, wait atleast 10 seconds and restartthe engine. If the light remains on steady, see the Light "If Light Flashing-- A misfire condition has been Is On Steady" following.If the light is still flashing, detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your may damage the emission control system on your retailer or qualified service center service. for vehicle. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and serviceis required. Light On Steady-- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service maybe required. 2-56