1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 114

Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Chevrolet is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK If this light comes on and stays on and you hear a chime, the vehicle should promptly be pulled the road and off This system is called OBD1(On-Board 1 the coolant level checked. Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels the lifeof the for See "Engine Coolant"in the Index.If there are visible vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In signs of steam, see "Engine Overheating"in the Index before opening the hood. Have your vehicle serviced as Canada, OBD II is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on and a chime will soon as youcan. sound to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problemis apparent. This may prevent This more serious damage to your vehicle. system is also designed to assist your service technician correctly in diagnosing any malfunction. 2-57