1998 Chevrolet Prizm Support Question
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Question posted by aherrell on November 6th, 2012
The Engine Light Is On On My 1998 Chevy Prizm. What Should I Check For?
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
... maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc,
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Service and Appearance Care
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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
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Owner's Manual - Page 37
...killed.
Neither the vehicle's safety belt system its air nor bag system is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. To read how, see the part of the... vehicle. There is designed them. Air bags plus CAUTION: (Continued)
The system checks the air bag electrical system for air bag idation before and during a crash. This is true even...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
...If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your vehicle that might keep a safety belt or built-in this section for any ...the seat it only for any other loose or
1-61 Look for airbag system maintenance information.)
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) ...Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-32 2-34 2-3 5 2-37 2-38 2-3 8 2-39 2-40 2-45 Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows ...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
...(such as the radio, but notthe ventilation fan). It unlocks the steering wheel andignition. When the engine starts, release the key. if so, is running ,ACC and ON allow you to operate some...ON to operate your electrical power accessories (including the ventilation fan) and to displaysome warning and indicator lights. The switch stays in ACC or LOCK and the key is not running . But even when...
Owner's Manual - Page 123
... Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to do repairs can indicate when there may be on .
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2-45 If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section ...'s advice. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are familiar with this section, you will come on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or...
Owner's Manual - Page 124
... shows the words AIR BAG. Air Bag Readiness Light
There is ready. The light tells you are driving, your vehicle serviced right away.
2-46 Then the light should go out.This means the system is an air readiness light on and If flashes, your engine. Then it checked right away. For more information on , be ready...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
... is too hot! If you have beenoperating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off theroad, stop your vehicle. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
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Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. If the...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
... vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following. An emission control system malfunction has beendetected on and the engine is not running. This light will also come on, asa check to show youit is working, when the ignition is on your vehicle.
If...
Owner's Manual - Page 129
... brand you recently put the vehicle into your engine not to run out of fuel, your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle.
If the LightIs On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light to turn on.
Make sure to fully...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
...enough oil pressure to STMT. Sometimes when the engine is working, but the engine is not running, the light will go outwhen you turn the ignition to ...Check your oil as soon as a test to show you it doesn't come on when you are driving.
If you make a hard stop , the light may stay on after you start your engine or come on with the ignition on for a moment. Engine Oil Pressure Light...
Owner's Manual - Page 159
...brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on , and you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light on the instrument panel will eliminate a lot ... acceleration followed by heavy braking -- If your engine stops, you will use it may get harder to cool between hard stops. But you will check itself. ABS
When you start your brake pedal...
Owner's Manual - Page 195
... acid that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engine is low, add water to explode.
Don't connect positive to negative (-) or you'll get a shock. But if a battery has filler caps, be damaged,too. Check that first. A CAUTION:
Fans or other parts, too.
- Peoplehave been hurt doing...
Owner's Manual - Page 238
... oil dipstick might not show theactual level. The engine oil dipstick is an added reminder. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to check your engineoil level regularly; If you oil get fuel. For more information, see "Engine Oil Pressure Light" in the centerof the engine compartment. The dipstick handleis a yellow loop...,
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Owner's Manual - Page 346
...the diagnosis and service your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 CHEVROLET
OWNER'S INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS...for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 349
... ...6-28 2-20 Parking ...PedalTravel ...6-31 6-32 Replacing System Parts ...System Warning Light ...2-47 4-34 Trailer ...Transaxle Shift Interlock ...2.22.7.40 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-40 6-31 Wear ...
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Index
Fluid Level Check ...Operation ...Park Mechanism Check ...Starting Your Engine ...7-38 2-14 7-41 2-13
A d d i n g Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 350
...22 Certification Label ...4-29 Clutch, Hydraulic ...6-22 6-44 Chains.Tire ...2-26 Column, Tilt ...Changing a Hat Tire ...5-23 Comfort Controls ...3-2 2-46 Charging System Light ...Compact Disc Check Engine Light ...2-49 Care ...3-17 Checking Y u Restraint Systems ...1-61 or Player ...3-11 Chemical Paint Spotting...6-51 Player Care ...3-17 1.56 ChildRestraints ...1.33.1.36.1.48.1.54. Air ...6.16...
Owner's Manual - Page 352
Engineoil ...6-12 Adding ...6-13 6- 15 Additives ...Checking ...6-12 2-52 Pressure Light ...Used ...6-16 What Kind to Use ...6-14 When to Change ...6-15 Ethanol ...6-5 Exhaust, Engine ...2-9,2-24,4-27,4-33, 7-42 Exterior Lamps...2-32 Fabric Cleaning ...6-45 6-46 Fabric Protection ...Fifth Manual Gear, Transaxle ...2-18 Filling a Portable Fuel Container...6-8 FillingYourTank ...6-6 Filter, Air ...
Owner's Manual - Page 353
... ...2-35 Reading ...Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...2-22 Lighter ...2-38 Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1-23, 2-46 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-... Service ...2-6 Keyless Entry System ...2. Hood Checking Things Under ...Latch Operation Check ...Prop ...Release ...H o .~ ...HydraulicClutch ...Hydroplaning ...Ignition Positions ...Ignition Transaxle Lock...
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