Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

The anti-lock brake system light

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This light indicates low oil pressure, not low oil
level. However, if your engine's oil level is low,
it could affect the oil pressure. This light comes
on every time your ignition key is turned to ON
or START. The light should turn off after a few
seconds. If the light stays on when the engine is
running, you have lost oil pressure and
continued operation will cause severe engine
damage.
The engine oil pressure light
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do
not stop the engine as soon as safely
possible, severe engine damage could result.
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in
the Index.) If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle
should be on level ground.
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