1997 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 135

This featureprevents the engine from operating too at many revolutions per minute (rprn). When the engine's rpm are criticallyhigh, the fuel supply to the engine is shut off. When the engine speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage to the engine. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages. some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. If' ~ O L I are familiar with this section. you should IWI he alarmed when this happens. : Gages can indicate when there m a y bc or is ; prohlcn; with one of your vehicle's functions. Oftcn p g c h and warning lights work together t o let you k n o ~~, , h w there's a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enoughto cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. When one of 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 i t 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. Your vehicle alsohas a Driver Information Center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See "Driver Information Center" laterin this section.