1994 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 96
1994 Pontiac Bonneville Manual
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the oil to drain back into the oil pan and prevent a false low condition. If the "CHECK OIL LEVEL" warning comes on, the oil level should be checked at the oil dipstick. If the level is low, the engine oil should be brought upto the proper level (see "Engine Oil" in the Index). After restoring the proper level and waiting for the eight-minute drainback, the key can be turned to the "Run" position and the "CHECK OIL LEVEL" warning light should only come on as a bulb check. I CHECK OIL LEVEL I c 3attery Warning Light..: This light will come on briefly whm you start the vehicle, as a check to show you i is working, then it should go out. IF it stays on, or comes on while you ai-6, driving, you may have a problem Gith thc electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a generator " problem or another electrical system problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. :heck Oil Level Warning Light (OPTION) 'his light indicates when the engine oil :vel is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.95 L to 1.4 L) 3w. The light willgo on for one to three econds when the ignition is turned to the Run" position, as a bulb check to show ou that the system is working. If the light oesn't come on, have your oil level vlarning system serviced. :veri if you have a low oil level, the light d l go off for 15 to 20 seconds. Then, if le oil level is low, and it has been at least ight minutes since your engine waslast unning, the "CHECK OIL LEVEL" light d l come on for 20 to 40 seconds. The ight-minute delay allows the majority of 95.0.