1998 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual - Page 123
1998 Chevrolet Tracker Manual
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If the LightIs Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. 0 If the LightIs On Steady You may be able to correct emission system the malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel your vehicle? into Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon it is possible. as If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, "If see the LightIs On Steady'' following. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if fuel the cap has been left or improperly installed. A loose or off missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed shouldturn the light off. Did youjust drive through a deep puddle water? of If the light continues toflash, when it is safe to do so, If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. will usually be corrected when the electrical system T r the key off, wait at least10 seconds and restart the dries out. A few driving trips should the light off. un turn engine. If the light remains steady, see "If the Light on Are you low on fuel? Is On Steady'' following. the light is flashing, If still to follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your As your engine starts run outof fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of dealer or qualified service center service. for a r are sucked into the line causing a misfire. The i fuel system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. It will take a few driving trips to turn the off. light 2-64 I