Battery Charging System Warning Light

BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT

Indicates that the battery is discharged. The light should come on when the ignition is switched on. The light should go off after the engine starts.

This light indicates a malfunction in the battery charging system.

• Do not operate the vehicle with the battery charging system warning light on.

Driving with a faulty charging system may damage the vehicle.

If the battery charging system warning light comes on while driving, perform the following:

1. Carefully move off the roadway.

2. Stop the vehicle.

3. Make sure the drive belt is not loose or broken. Refer to "DRIVE BELT".

A loose or broken drive belt may cause the engine to overheat.

• Do not operate the vehicle with a loose or broken drive belt.

Engine overheating may damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs.

4. If the drive belt is in normal operating condition but the battery charging system warning light remains on, this may indicate a malfunction in the charging system.

Contact an authorized Chevrolet dealer to repair this system as soon as possible.