1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 114

Warning lights come on when there may beisor a problem with one of your vehicle'sfunctions. As you NOTICE: will see in the details on the next few pages, some Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. If you are the red area, or engine damage may occur. familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. pictures will help you The locate them. is Warning lights and gages can signal that something wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repairor replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and know warning lights work together to let you when there's a problem with your vehicle. When oneof 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 section that tells you the what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs be costly -- and even can dangerous. So please getto know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help.