1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 121
1996 Pontiac Bonneville Manual
Page 121 highlights
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If
the
Light
Is
Flashing
The
following may prevent
more
serious
damage to
your
vehicle:
Reduce vehicle speed.
0
Avoid liard
accelerations.
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L:‘:’r’
j.
, < A -
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0
Avoid steep
uphill
grades.
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If
towing a trailer,
reduce
the
amount
of
w g o
being
hauled
as
soon
as
it
is
possible.
If
the
light
stops
flashing
and
remains
on
steady,
see
“E
the
Light
Is
On Steady”
following.
If
the
light
continues
to flash,,
when
it
is
safe
to
do
so,
stop
the
vehicle.
Put your
vehicle
in
PARK
(P),
Turn
the
key
off,
wait
at
least
10
seconds
and
restart
the
engine.
If
the
light
remains
on
steady,
see
“If
the
Light
Is
On
Steady”
following.
If
the
light
i s
still
flashing
follow
the
previous
steps,
and
drive
the
vehicle
to
your
dealer
or
qualified
service
center
for
service.
If
the
Light
Is
On
Steady
You
may
be
able
to
correct
the
emission
system
malfunction
b’y
considering
the
following:
Did
you
just put fuel
into
your
vehicle?
If
so,
reinstall
the
fuel
cap,
making
sure
to fully
install
the
cap.
The
diagnostic
system
can
determine
if
the
fuel
cap
has
been
left
off
or
improperly
installed.
This
will
allow
fuel
to
evaporate
into
the
atmosphere.
A
few
driving
trips
should
turn
the
light
off.
Rid
you
just
drive
through
a
deep
puddle
of
water?
If
so,
your
electrical
system
may
be
wet. The condition
will
usually
be
corrected
when
the
electrical
system
dries
out.
A
few
driving
trips
should
turn
the
light
off.