Pontiac 2006 Automobile User Manual


 
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
The engine coolant
temperature warning light
will come on when the
engine has overheated.
If this happens you should pull over and turn off the
engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on
page 5-23 for more information.
Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature
warning light on could cause your vehicle to
overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23.
Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not be
covered by your warranty. Never drive with the
engine coolant temperature warning light on.
This light will also come on when starting your vehicle.
If it doesn’t, have your vehicle serviced.
Low Coolant Warning Light
This light comes on
briefly when you turn
your ignition on.
If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level in
your vehicle is low. If the light is on along with an
overheat warning, you may have a serious overheating
problem.
Notice: Driving with the low coolant warning light
on could cause your vehicle to overheat. See
“Engine Overheating” under Engine Coolant on
page 5-19. Your vehicle could be damaged and the
damages might not be covered by your warranty.
See Engine Coolant on page 5-19 for information
on what to do. Your vehicle should be serviced as soon
as possible.
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