1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 117
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine,or come on and you will hear a chime when you are driving. J: Don't keep driving the oil pressure is If if low. 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. This indicates that your engine not receiving enough is oil. The engine couldbe low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have fixed immediately. it When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on a test to show you is as it working, but the light will go out when the engine is running. If it doesn't comeon with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the or bulb. Have fuse it fixed right away. I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly is not covered and by your warranty. 2-60