Pontiac 1998 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 119

Charging System Indicator Light
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The charging system
indicator light will come on
briefly when you
t u r n on the
ignition, but the engine is
not running. The light will
go out when the engine
is started.
If it stays on when your 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 generator drive belt or another electrical
problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while
this
light is on 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.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle'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 is a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
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This light should come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to RUN. If it doesn't come on then, have
it
fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem.
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