1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 125

Tachometer (If Equipped) 1 1 The tachometer displays the Warning lights and gagescan signal that somethingis wrong before it becomes serious enough cause an to expensive repair or replacement. Paying attentionto your warning lights and gages could save you or ais0 others from injury. Warning lights comeon when there may be is a or problem with one of your vehicle's functions. you As 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 knowthey're working. If you are familiar with this section, you should be alarrned not when this happens. NOTICE: I I Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in When one of the warning lights comeson and stays on the red area,or engine damagemay occur. when youare driving, or when one of the gages shows I I Gages can indicate when there may or isa problem be with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together let you know when to there's a -problem with your vehicle. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. there may be a problem, check the section that tells y 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. 2-67 _ _