Oil Pressure Indicator Light; Brake System Warning Light - Chevrolet 1970 Owner's Manual

Engine Temperature
Indicator Light
This i.p.dicator light is provided in
the i.p.strument cluster to quickly warn
of an overheated engine. With the ig-
nition switch in the START position,
the red (HOT) i.p.dicator will light to
let you know that it is operating
properly.
When the engi.p.e is started, the red
light will go out immediately.
It will
light up at no other time unless for
some reason the engine reaches a
dangerously high operati.p.g tempera-
ture.
If
the red light should come on,
the engine must be stopped until the
cause of the overheating is corrected.
Check this light frequently as you
drive.
Generator Indicator Light
This light provides a quick check on
the generati.p.g system of your Chevro-
let. The red light will be on when the
ignition key is in the "on" position, but
before the engine is started. After the
engine starts, the light should go out
and remain out. If the light remains on
when engine is running, have your
Authorized Chevrolet Dealer locate
and correct the trouble as soon as
possible.
Oil Pressure Indicator Light
This light will be on when the ig-
nition switch is turned on and should
go out after the engine is started. Oc-
casionally the light may be seen to
flicker momentarily, but this will do
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no harm. However, if the light remains
on during normal driving speeds, the
engine should be stopped until the
cause of the trouble can be located
and corrected. Driving the car with
low oil pressure can cause serious en-
gine damage.
Brake System Warning Light
This dual purpose indicator light
operates as follows: With parking
brake applied the red light will light
when the ignition switch is turned on.
As a dual service brake system warn-
ing, the red light will come on when
the brake pedal is depressed if low
pressure has developed in either the
front or rear brake system. Have your
Authorized Chevrolet Dealer locate
and correct the trouble immediately.