1997 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 128

Oil Pressure Light/Gage If you're "idling" at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. e 3 OIL Standard Cluster Gage Cluster One of these lights will tell you that there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. If your car has the optional gage cluster, you can read your oil pressure directly from the gage on your instrument panel. There are three ways this light can come on briefly, which is normal and doesn't show a problem. They are: The light comes on when you turn your key to RUN. It goes off once you turn it to START. That's just a check to be sure the light works. If it doesn't, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong. But, when this light c o m s on and stays on, it means oil isn't going through your engine properly. You could be low on oil, or you might have some other oil problem. See your dealer for service. Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become hot that it so catches fire.You or otherscould be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. I NOTICE: ~ ~~ Damage to your enginefrom neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. 2-68