1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 113

Tachometer (Option) The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). not Do run your engineat speedsin the red area. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. you As will seein 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 oris a problem with oneof your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to you know when let there's a problem withyour vehicle. When oneof 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 tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs canbe costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're big help. a Your vehicle may also have a driver information center that works along with the w,arninglights and gages. See "Driver Information Center'' the Index. in Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on yourvehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Waming lights and gages can signal that something is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repairor replacement. Paying attention to your warninglights and gages could &so save YOU or others fromi i r . n v u 2-62