1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

NOTICE:If you keep driving your vehicle with this lighton, after a while, your emission controls may notwork as well, your fuel economy may not be asgood and your engine may not run as smoothly.This could lead to costly repairs that may not becovered by your warranty.This light should come on, as a check to show you it isworking, when the ignition is on and the engine is notrunning. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.This light will also come on during a malfunction in oneof two ways:Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has beendetected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions andmay damage the emission control system on yourvehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosisand service is required.Light On Steady -- An emission control systemmalfunction has been detected on your vehicle.Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis andservice may be required.If the Light Is FlashingThe following may prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle:0 Reduce vehicle speed.0 Avoid hard accelerations.Avoid steep uphill grades.If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo beinghauled as soon as it is possible.If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “Ifthe Light Is On Steady” following.If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,stop the vehicle. Put your vehicle in PARK (P). Turn thekey off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine.If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is OnSteady” following. If the light is still flashing follow theprevious steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer orqualified service center for service.