1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 132

L - Low Oil Level Light Your engine is equipped with anoil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is turned on, theLOW OIL light will briefly flash. If the light does not flash, have it fixed it will be so ready to warn you if there's a problem. 1CAU 1 . K " LOW 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 soon as possible and have your as vehicle serviced. I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil by problems can be costly and is not covered your warranty. If the light stays on, the vehicleon a level surface stop and turn the engine Check theoil level using the off. engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in the Index.) If the light does not flash, the low oil level sensor have system repairedso it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank. It does not monitor the engine oil level when the engine is running. Additionally, an oil level check is only performedif the engine has been turned for a off considerable periodof time, allowing the normally in oil circulation to drain back the oil pan. into I 2-58