2000 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual - Page 117

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will helpyou locate them. Warning lights and gages signal that something is can wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem withone of your vehicle's functions. you As will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. you are If familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with oneof your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you when know there's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lightscomes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you it. what to do about Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can costly -- and even be dangerous. So please getto know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a light will come on and stay on to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. If the driver's belt is already buckled, a tone will also sound. 2-58