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Low Oil Pressure Indicator
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action.
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NOTICE: Running the engine with low
oil pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost immediately.
Turn of f the engine as soon as you can
saf ely get the vehicle stopped.
1.
Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
2.
Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
3.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page
4.
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). An engine
164
).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving
(see
Emergency Towing
215
).
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