1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 118

Enhanced Traction System Active Light (If Equipped) When yourEnhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin, this light will come on. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! LOW TRAC The light will stay on for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on briefly when you the ignition key to RUN, If the turn light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you whenthe system is active. A light will come on to the right of the gage when the gage pointer moves beyond the normal operating zone. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-63