2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - Page 143

Instruments and Controls 5-25 Engine Oil Pressure Light Low Fuel Warning Light { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer. For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. This light, below the fuel gauge, comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off. This light also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. When fuel is added the light should go off. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced. For vehicles with an uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen.