1998 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual - Page 126

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (Option) With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That's normal. ABS If the light flashes when you're driving, you don't have anti-lock brakes and therecould be a problem w 'th your regular brakes. Pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedalis harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.It may take longer to stop. Have the vehicle towedfor service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) 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 accident. After you've pulled the road off 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 engine, turn your the ignition off. Or, if thelight comes on and stayson when you're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start theengine again to reset the system. If the light still stays or comes on again on, while you're driving, your vehicle needs service. If the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system but warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, you don't have anti-lockbrakes. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn't comeon then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warnyou if there is a problem.