Pontiac 1993 Sunbird Owner's Manual page 89

Features
&
Controls
Oil Warning Light
( 2 . 0 ~ ~4 ENGINE)
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. The
engine could be low on oil, or could
have some other oil problem. Have it
fixed immediately.
The oil light could also come on in two
other situations:
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When the ignition is on but the engint
is not mnning, 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.
If you male a hard stop, the light may
come on for a moment. This is
normal.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from
neglected oil problems can be costly
and is not covered by your
warranty.
Check oil Light
(2.OL L4 ENGINE)
This light should come on briefly while
you are starting your engine. If the light
doesn't come on, have it repaired. If the
light comes on while starting and stays
on, your engine oil level should be
checked. Check your oil level (be sure
your vehicle is on a level surface), and
bring the engine oil up to the proper
level, i f necessary. See the Index under
Engine Oil.