1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 124

Even if you have a low oil level, the light go off for will 15 to 20 seconds. Then,if the oil level is low, and it has been at least eight minutes your engine was last since running, theCHECK OIL LEVEL light will come on for 20 to 40 seconds. The eight-minute delay allows the majority of the oil to drain back into the pan and oil prevent a false low condition. Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engineoil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is rwmhg. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kiloPascals). If the CHECK OIL LEVEL warning comes on, the oil level should be checked at oil dipstick. If the level is the low, the engine should be brought up the proper oil to level. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. After restoring the proper level and waiting for the eight-minute drainback, the key can be turned to the position and the RUN Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside CHECK OIL LEVEL warning light should come only on as a bulb check. temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above red the warning zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the red zone be caused by a,' may dangerously lowoil level or other problem causing low oil pressure.The CHECK GAGES light will go on and. a warning ch@e will sound, if you havethis option. Driving yourvehicle with low oil pressure cancause extensive ,engine, damage.