1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 110

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine andit will stay on for three seconds. That's normal. ANTI LOCK Your regular brake system may not be working properly if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing. Driving with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to an off accident. After you've pulled the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you've started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes onand stays on when you're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engineagain to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you're driving, your Chevrolet needs service. If the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still havebrakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turnthe ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if thereis a problem. If the light flashes when you're driving, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with your regular brakes. Pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It maytake longer to stop. Have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.)