1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 132

If the LightIs Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 0 0 If the LightIs On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently putfuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall thefuel cap, making sure to fully install if the cap. The diagnostic system can determine the fuel off or cap has been left or improperly installed. A loose missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with cap properly the installed should turn light off. the Did youjust drive through a deep puddle water? of The If so, your electrical system may be wet. condition will usually be corrected when electrical system the the dries out.A few driving trips should turn light off. Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts run out of fuel, your engine to may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into thefuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. It will take afew driving trips to turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands fuel? of Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amountof cargo being hauled as soon it is possible. as If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, "If see the LightIs On Steady" following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe todo so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the keyoff, wait at least10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady,see "If the Light Is On Steady" following. Ifthe light is still flashing, the follow the previous steps, and drive vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center service. for