1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 127

Check Oil Light Equipped) (If Passlock Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START. The light will stay on until the engine starts. CHECK OIL A If your vehicleis equipped with the3 100 engine, this on light should come briefly while you are starting your engine. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. THEFT SYS If the light comes on and stays on after starting your vehicle, the oil level should be checked. the Prior to checking oil level, be sure your vehicle has f and been shuto f for several minutes is on a level surface. Check the oil level on the dipstick and it bring to the proper level. "Engine Oil" in the Index. See NOTE:A false CHECK O L light may be generated I when parking on steep grades. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level on during the brief period between keyand engine start. is It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine running. Additionally,an oil level check only is performed if theengine has been turnedoff for a in considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally circulation to drain back into the pan. oil If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see "Passlock" in the Index. 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 Passlock, by and you shouldsee your dealer. Up Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comeson when you need to shift to thenext higher gear. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. I SHIFT I 2-66