Pontiac 1996 Grand Prix Owner's Manual page 124

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If
you make a hard stop, the light may come on for
a
moment. This is normal.
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CAUTION:
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Don't 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.
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NOTICE:
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Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and
is not
covered by
your warranty.
Low Oil Level Light
LOW OIL
LEVEL
Your engine is equipped
with an oil level monitoring
system. When the ignition
key is turned on, the LOW
'OIL LEVEL light will
briefly flash. If the light
does not, flash, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn
you if there's a problem.
If the light stays on, stop the vehicle on a level surface
and turn the engine
off. Check the oil level using the
engine oil
dipstick.
(See "Engine Oil" i n the Index.)
If the light does not flash, have the low oil level sensor
system repaired so it will be ready to warn you if there's
a problem.
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The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level
during the brief period between key on and engine
\
crank. 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.