2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 138

Check Oil Level Light You will have a CHECK OIL light in your instrument panel cluster. Passlock@ Warning Light This light will come on when you turn the ignition to ON. The light will stay on until the engine starts. CHECK OIL SYSTEM THEFT This light will come onbriefly when you startyour vehicle. If the light stays on afterstarting your vehicle, or comes on and chimes while you are driving, your engine oil level should be checked. If the light flashes, the Passlock@ system hasentered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see Passlock0 on page 2- 17. If the light comes oncontinuously while driving and stays on, there may bea problem withthe Passlock@system. Your vehicle will not beprotected by Passlock@, and you should see your dealer. Prior to checking the oil level, be sure your vehicle has been shut off for several minutes and is on a level surface, Check the oil level on your dipstick and bring it to the proper level. See Engine Oil on page 5-73. A false CHECK OIL light may be generated when parking on steep gracies. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running. Additionally, an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned Gff fG: a considerable period of time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan. 3-35