1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 129

System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Vehicle" the Index.) in Anti-Lock 1- System Warning Eight With the anti-lockbrake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That's normal. ~ ! ~ Your braKe s cem may not be working properly if the brake system warning light on. Driving is with the brake system warning light on can lead If to an accident. the light is still on or if the is anti-lock brake system warning light flashing after you've pulle'dof€the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. ABS INOP When the ignition is on* thebrake system warning light on when YOu set Your Parking brake*The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light flashes when you're driving, you don'thave anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with your regular brakes. Pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. or, the pedal may go closer to the floor, It may take longer to stop, Have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle"in the Index.) 2-80