2003 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 162

comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. N ~ t i c e : Msdifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacementof the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could leadto costly repairs mi covered by your warraiiiy. This z z y also result in a failure to pass a required Emission lnspection/Maintenance test. repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: 0 Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being irauied as s w as it is p ~ ~ s i b k . u h If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. 0 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is :I not running. if the iight cioesn'i corns on, ILA.V,_ I1 Icl G 3-47