1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 138

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ABS INOP With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That's normal. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on brieflyas you start the engine.If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it willbe ready towarn you if there's a problem. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you've started your engine, turn it stays on,or comes on when you're driving, there If the ignitionoff. Or, if the light comes on and stayson may be a problem with your traction control system and when you're driving, stop soon as possible and as turn your vehicle may need service. When this warning light the ignitionoff. Then start the engine again to reset the is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again driving accordingly. while you're driving, your vehicle needs service. If the The traction controlsystem warning lightwill come on light is on and the regular system warning light brake if you turn thesystem off by pressingthe TCS button isn't on,you still have brakes, but don't have you located in frontof the console, the warning light will anti-lock brakes. Adjust your driving accordingly. come on and stay on. turn the system back on, To The anti-lock brake system warninglight should come press the button again. warning light should go The on briefly when you turn ignition key to the RUN. If the off. (See "TractionControl System" in the Index for light doesn'tcome on then, have fixed so it will be it more information.) ready to warn you there is a problem. if If the traction controlsystem warning light comes on and stayson for an extended periodof time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. 2-83