2000 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual - Page 248

Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then letthe hood down and closeit firmly. Engine Oil If the engine oil pressure light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. The engineoil dipstick is a yellow ring handle and is located near the front of the engine compartment toward the passenger's side of the vehicle. Turn off the engine and give theoil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. For more information,see "Engine Oil Pressure Light" in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel.In order to get accurate reading,the oil must an be warm andthe vehicle must be on level ground.