1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 114

If the LightIs On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering following: the Did you recently put into your vehicle? fuel If so, reinstall thefuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine the fuel if cap has been off or improperly installed. loose or left A missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere. A few driving trips with cap properly the installed should turn the light off. Did youjust drive through a deep puddle water? of If so, your electrical system may be wet.The condition will usually be corrected when electrical system the dries out. A few driving trips should turn light off. the Have you recently changed brands fuel? of If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality (see fuel "Fuel" in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. may You notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (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 one or moreof these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least full tank of the properfuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn of have your retailer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may have developed. 2-57