1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 144

A CAUTION: Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure is low. If you do, your enginecan become so hot thatit catches fire. You or otherscould be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. I Low Oil Light LOW OIL Your vehicle is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. When you start your engine, the warning light will come on briefly. If the light doesn't come on, have it repaired. I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not coveredby your warranty. If the light stays on after starting your engine, your engine oil level may be too low. may need to add You oil. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. NOTICE: The oil levelmonitoring systemonly checks the oil levelwhen you are starting your engine. It does not keep monitoring the once your level engine is running. Also, the oil levelcheck only works when the engine has been turned off long enough for theoil to drain back into the pan. oil 2-89