1999 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 120

yellowblue Check Oil Light (If Equipped) CAUTION: 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. If your vehicle is equipped with a 3100 V6 engine, then you will have a CHECK OIL light in your instrument panel cluster. This light will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. If the light stays on after starting your vehicle, or comes on and chimes while you are driving, your engine 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 your dipstick and bring it to the proper level. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. NOTE: A false CHECK OIL light may be generated when parking on steep grades. 2-58