1996 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 119

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correctthe emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you just put fuel intoyour vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnosticsystem can determine if the fuel cap hasbeen left off or improperly installed. This will allow fuel to evaporate intothe atmosphere. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deeppuddle of water? Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle intogear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling onaccelerati,on.(These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience this condition, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one fulltank of the proper fuel toturn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. 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 the light off. Are you low on fuel? As your engine startsto run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since smallamounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sureto install the fuel capproperly. It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off.