1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 115

If the LightIs Flashing NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauledas soon asit is possible. 0 If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, "If see This light should come on, a check to show you is as it the Light Is On Steady" following. working, when the ignition is and the engine is not on If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, running. If the light doesn't come have it repaired. on, stop the vehick. Find asafe place to park your vehicle. This light willalso come on during a malfunction in one Turn the keyoff, wait at least10 seconds and restartthe of two ways: engine. If the light remains on steady, "If the Light see Light Flashing-- A misfire condition has been Is On Steady" following.If the lightis still flashing, detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your may damagethe emission control system your on dealer or qualified service center service. for vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is required. Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. 2-58