1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 144

Tachometer Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators \ \ 4 \ This part describes the warning lights andgages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will helpyou locate them. warning lights and gages can signalthat something is wrong before it becomes serious enoughto 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 bleor is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will see in the details the next few pages, some warning on lights come on briefly when you startthe engine just to let YOU know they're working.If you are familiar with .this 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 there's a problem with your vehicle. Y I NOTICE: ! I I I Do not operate the engine with the tachornetem'in the red area, or engine damage may occur. I When oneof 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 sectionthat tells you advice. what to do aboutit. Please follow this manual's 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. 2-72