Charging System Light; Low Oil Light; Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Chevrolet 1993 Corvette Owner's Manual

Features
& Controls
Charging System
Light
The charging system light will come on
when you turn on the ignition, but the
engine is not running,
as
a check to
show you it is working. Then it should
go out. If it stays on when the engine is
running; or comes on while you are
driving, you may have a problem with
the electrical charging system. It could
indicate that you have. a loose or broken
drive belt or another electrical problem.
Have it checked right away. Driving
while thisJight is.
on could drain your
battery.
If you must drive a short distance with
the lght un, be certain to turn of€ aU.
your
accessories, such as the radio and
air conditioner.
Low Oil Light
This light will come on for a few
seconds wheri you start your vehicle
and will stay on if your oil is
'/z
to
1%
quarts
low (with the vehicle nearly
level). See the Index under Engine UiE.
For the LT5 Engine Only: If this light
comes on, and you need to verify the oil
level, let your vehicle sit for approximately
two hours with the engine off before
checlung the oil, See the Index under
Checking Engine O i l Level for the
proper procedure.
You should check your oil level
regulariy. This light is an added
reminder.
Malfuncfion Indicator Lamp
(Senrice
h g h e Soon Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should come on
when the ignition is on, but the engine
is not running, as a check to show you it
is working. If it does not come on at all,
have it fixed right away.
If
it stays on, or
it comes on while you are driving, the
computer is indicating th,at you have a
problem. You should take your vehicle
in for
service soon.