1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 112

Tachometer (Option) e-@ 4 5 XlOOO -* Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights gages that may and be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Payingattention to your warning lights and gages could also saveyou or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may or is a be problem with oneof your vehicle's functions.As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning start lights come on briefly when you the engine just to let you know they're working.If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may or is a problem be with one of your vehicle'sfunctions. Often gages and warning lights work togetherto let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tellsyou what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to dorepairs can be costly -- and even your warning lights dangerous. So please get to know and gages. They're a big help. RPM The tachometer shows your engine speed inrevolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not run your engine speeds in the red area, at or engine damage may occur. 2-57