1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 115

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describesthe warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. pictures will help you The locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may or is a be problem with oneof your vehicle's functions.As you will see in the details onthe next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the If engine just to let you know they're working. you are familiar withthis section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may beisor problem a with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together let you know when to there's a problem with your vehicle. . on When one of the warning lights comes on and stays when you are driving, or when one the gages shows of there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about Please follow this manual's advice. it. -Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned RUN or START, a chime will to come onfor about eight seconds remind people to to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 70 seconds. If the driver's beltis already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. FASTEN BELTS 2-56