1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 132

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 for a on moment. This is normal. Check Oil Light on This light should come briefly while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn't come on, have it repaired. 'Ifthe light comes on while starting and stays on, your engine oil level should be checked. CHECK OIL 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 others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and not covered by your is warranty. u Prior to checking your oil ,el, be sure yob r vehicle has le! been shut off for several minutes and on a level is surface. Check your level and bring it to the proper oil level. See "Engine Oil" the Index. in Note: A false CHECK OIL light may. be generated when parking on steep grades. The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil during the brief period between turning the key on and engine start. It does not monitor the engine oil level while the engineis running. Additionally, an level oil check is only performed the enginehas been turned if off for a considerable period time allowing the oil of normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan.