1994 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 95

Features 8t Controls If the engine oil is low, add oil as required. See "Adding Engine Oil" in the Index. :lusters with gages use the "CHECK ;AGES" warning light to alert you of a hotential oil pressure problem. i ) (XI If additional oil is not needed or the engine oil warning light stays on, then have the light investigated at a qualified service agent immediately. The oil light could also come on in two other situations: Warning Light I1' you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your elngine, or come on when you are driving. T'his may indicate that oil is not going tllrough your engine quickly enough to kleep it cool. The engine could be low on 0il, or could have some other oil problem, When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to "Start". If it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costly and is not coveredby your warranty. If ' you are driving, carefully pull over to a Siife location and stop to check the oil le:vel. See "Checking Engine Oil Level" irI the Index. 00.94