1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 121

If the LightIs Flashing If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did youjust put fuel into your vehicle? The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 0 Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid hard accelerations. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce them o u n t of cargo being hauled as soonas it is possible. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, malung sureto fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off improperly installed. This will, or allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Did youjust drive through a deep puddle water? of If so, your electrical system may wet. The condition be will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire.The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install thefuel cap properly. It will take a few driving trips to turn light off. the 0 If the light stops flashing remains on steady,see "If and the Light Is On Steady" following. If the light continues to flash, when is safe to doso, it 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, "If the Light Is On see Steady" following. If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service centerfor service. 2-61