2011 Chevrolet Aveo Owner's Manual - Page 131

Instruments and Controls This indicates that the engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately by your dealer. The oil light could also come on in other situations: . 5-19 { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. Change Engine Oil Light When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show it is working. The light will go out when the ignition is turned on. If it does not come on with the ignition on, there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away. If the vehicle comes to a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. The vehicle may have an engine oil life system that indicates when the oil needs to be changed. When the change engine oil light comes on, it means that the engine oil needs to be changed. Once the engine oil has been changed, the engine oil life system must be reset. After reset, the change engine oil light goes out. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12, Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 and Engine Oil on page 10‑9 for more information. .