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Pontiac 1999 Firebird User Manual

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

With the anti

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lock brake

system, this light will come
on when you start your
engine and it will stay
on for three seconds.
That’s normal.

If the anti

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lock brake system warning light stays on

longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn
the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on
when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn
the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the
system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again
while you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the
light is on and the regular brake system warning light
isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have
anti

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lock brakes. Adjust your driving accordingly.

The anti

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lock brake system warning light should come

on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.

Traction Control System Warning Light
(Option)

This warning light should
come on briefly as you start
the engine. If the warning
light doesn’t come on then,
have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there’s
a problem.

If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there
may be a problem with your traction control system and
your vehicle may need service. When this warning light
is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.

The traction control system warning light will come on
if you turn the system off by pressing the TCS button
located in front of the console, the warning light will
come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press
the button again. The warning light should go off.
(See “Traction Control System” in the Index for
more information.)

If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.