Maintenance Schedule; Oil Pressure Light - Saturn 2006 Ion Owner's Manual

Oil Pressure Light

The engine could be low on oil, or could have some
other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately.
The oil light may also come on when the ignition is on but
the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test
to show you it is working, but the light will go out when
you turn the ignition to START. If it doesn't come on with
the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or
bulb. Have it fixed right away.
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If you have a low engine oil
pressure problem, this light
will stay on after you start
your engine, or come on
when you are driving. This
indicates that your engine
is not receiving enough oil.
CAUTION:
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Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
If you do, your engine can become so hot that
it catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may
damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance
schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.
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Passlock Warning Light
For more information, see Passlock
Your vehicle is equipped
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with a Passlock
theft-deterrent system.
With this system, the
security light will flash
as you open the door if
your ignition is off.
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on page 2-17.