1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 125

Check Oil Light This light should come on briefly while you are -s&rzingymr eaghe. If Ihe light doesn't comeon, have it repaired. If the light comes on while starting and stays on, your engine oil level should be checked. Passlock Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key tow& -r;tre START position. CHECK OIL THEFT SYSTEM Prior to checking your oillevel, be sureyour vehicle has been shut off for several minutes and is on a level surface. Check youroil level on the dipstick and bring it to the proper level. See "Engine Oil" in theIndex. Note: A false CHECK OIL light may be generated when parking on steep grades. The oil level monitoring system only checks oillevel during the Ixieef period between key ON arid eilgine START.It does not monitor the engine uii level when If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see "Passlock" in theIndex. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock system. Your vehicle will not be protected byPasslock and you should see your dealer. the engine is running, Additionally, an oil check is performed if the engine hasbeen off for a considerable period of time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into theoil pan. 2-72