1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 132

If the LightIs Fla+lng NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls not may work as well, your fuel economy may not as be good and your engine may not run smoothly. as This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducingvehiclespeed. Avoidinghardaccelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauledas soon as it is possible. If the light stopsflashing and remainson steady, see "If This light should come on, as a checkto show you it is the Light Is On Steady" following. working, when the ignitionis on and the engine is not If the light continuesto flash, when it is safe to do so, running. If the light doesn't come have it repaired. on, This light will also come on during a malfunction in one stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait atleast 10 seconds and restart the of two ways: engine. If the light remains on steady, see "If the Light Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been Is On Steady" following.If the light is still flashing, detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicleyour to may damage the emission control system your on dealer or qualified service center for service. vehicle. Dealeror qualified service center diagnosis and service is required. Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detectedon your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.