1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 110

Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Warning lights and gages can signal that something is to wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attentionto your warninglights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there be or is a may problem with one of your vehicle'sfunctions. As you will see in the details on the next fewpages, some warning lights come on briefly when you the start 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 canindicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with your 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 can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages.They're a big help. I NOTICE: Do not run your engine at speeds the red area, in or engine damage may occur. Warning ,Lights,Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gagesthat may beon your vehicle.The pictures willhelp you locate them.