1993 Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual - Page 89

Features & Controls If you male a hard stop, thelight may come on for a moment.This is normal. Oil Warning Light ( 2 . 0 ~ ENGINE) ~4 If you have a low engine pressure oil problem, this light willstay on after you start your engine,or come on when you are driving. Thisindicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low oil, or could on have some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately. The oil light could also come in two on other situations: When the ignition is on but theengint is notmnning, the light will comeon as a test to show you it is working, out but thelight will go when you turn the ignition to Start. If it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem the fuse or with bulb. Haveit fixed right away. -' Check oil Light (2.OL L4 ENGINE) This light should come briefly while on you are starting your engine.If the light doesn't comeon, have it repaired. If the light comes on while starting and stays on, your engine oil level should be checked. Check your oil level sure (be your vehicle is a level surface), and on bring the engine oilup to theproper level, if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problemscan be costly and is not covered by your warranty.