2002 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 152

Low Oil Light This warning light should come on briefly while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn't come on, have it repaired. Oil Change Light This OIL CHANGE light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. If the OIL CHANGE light doesn't come on, have it serviced. If the OIL CHANGE light comes on and stays on for 60 seconds after you start the engine, have the oil changed. For additional information, see "Engine Oil, When to Change" in the Index. After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset. See "How to Reset the Oil Change Light" in the Index. If the light stays on after starting your engine, your engine oil level may be too low. You may need to add oil. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. NOTICE: The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil level when you are starting your engine. It does not keep monitoring the level once the engine is running. Also, the oil level check only works when the engine has been turned off long enough for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 2-96