Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 120

Check Oil Light
.
CHECK
OIL
This light
should
come
on
briefly while you are
starting your engine. If the
light does not come on,
have it repaired. If the light
comes on and stays
on
after
starting your vehicle, the oil
level should be checked.
Prior to checking the
oil level,
be sure your vehicle has
been shut off for several minutes and is on a level
surface. Check the oil level on the dipstick and bring it
to the proper level. See "Engine Oil" in the Index.
NOTE: A false CHECK O I L light may be generated
when parking on steep grades.
The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level
during the brief period between key
on
and engine start.
It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine
is running. Additionally,
an
oil level check is only
performed if the engine has been turned off for a
considerable period of time allowing the oil normally in
circulation to drain
back into the oil pan.
Up Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)
This
light comes on when
you
need to shift to the next
higher gear. See
"Manual
Transaxle" in the Index,
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