Reduced Engine Power Light - Pontiac 2002 Firebird Owner's Manual

When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little
fuel left, but you should get more soon.
Here are four things that some owners ask about.
All these things are normal and do not indicate that
anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
D
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before
the gage reads full.
D
It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage
reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it
took more (or less) than half of the tank's capacity
to fill it.
D
The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking
or speeding up.
D
The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition
is turned off.
Low Fuel Light
If your fuel is low, your vehicle's CHECK GAGES
light on your instrument panel cluster will come on.
See "Check Gages Light" in the Index.
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Reduced Engine Power Light

(V6 Engine Only)
If the light doesn't come on, have it serviced.
If the REDUCED ENG PWR warning light comes on,
a noticeable reduction in the vehicle's performance may
occur. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed
while the REDUCED ENG PWR light is on, but
acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
warning light stays on, the vehicle should be taken to
an authorized Pontiac dealer as soon as possible for
diagnosis and repair.
The REDUCED ENG PWR
warning light should come
on in your instrument panel
-
cluster for a three second
bulb check when you first
start your vehicle.