Pontiac 1993 Sunbird Owner's Manual page 85

Features & Controls
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Charging System Light
(2.0L L4 ENGINE)
The charging system light will come on
briefly when you turn on the ignition,
and the engine is not running, as a
check to show you it is working. Then i
should go out. If it stays on, 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 generator drive belt, or another
electrical problem. Have it checked
right away. Driving while this light is
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could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with
the light on, be certain to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and
air conditioner.
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Voltmeter
(3.7~
v6 ENGINE)
When your engine is not running, but
the ignition is on (in the Run position),
the gage shows your battery's state of
charge in DC volts. When the engine is
running, the gage shows the condition
of the charging system. Readings
between the red warning zones indicate
the normal operating range.
Readings in either red warning zone
indicate a possible problem in the
electrical system. Have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
Brake System Warning Light
Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system
is divided into two parts. If one part
isn't working, the other part can still
work and stop you. For good braking,
though, you need both parts working
well.
If the warning light comes on, there
could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
This light should come on as you start
the vehicle. If it doesn't come on then,
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn
you if there's a problem.
If the light comes on while you are
driving, 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 tale longer to