1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 115

Low Coolant Warning Light or Message If the engine is running and this warning light comes on, or the information center displays LOW ENGINE COOLANT, your system may be lowon coolant and the engine may overheat. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission controls systems. This warning light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine not is running, as a check to show you it is working. LOW COOLANT CHECK ; A warning chime will also sound.See "Engine Coolant" in the Index and check your coolant levelat the coolant recovery tank. If the level is low, bringit up to its proper level. If the level is not low, have your low coolant warning system serviced. The LOW COOLANT warninglight will also come on when you turn on ignition as a bulb check show the to you it is working. If it doesn't come on then,have it fixed right away. After the bulb check, the light go will out for 20 seconds. If the light comes back after on 20 seconds, the system may be lowon coolant. If it does notcome on at all, haveit fixed right away. If it stays on, orit comes on while youare driving, the computer is indicating that you a problem.You have should take your vehicle in service soon. for NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this warning light on, after awhile the emission controls won't workas well, your fuel economy won't be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. 2-63