1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 115

Wslrr!ing Lights, Gages and Indicators This part des'cribesthe warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures wl help you locate them. il Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomesserious 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 theremay be QT is a problem with oneof your vehicle's functions.As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. If you are familiar withthis section, you should not be alarmed when happens. this Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when ...a .-:.':?there's problem with your vehicle. ' I . When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving,.or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can becostly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Safety BeltReminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and .! stay on until the driver3 belt is buckled. , , . I ' 2-46