1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 265

Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip. Put theend of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from theslot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Let the hood down and close it firmly. It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order get an accurate reading,the oil must to be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Underhood Lamp Your underhood lamp willgo on when you open the hood. Engine Oil 1 If the LOW OIL, light onthe 1 1 ~ LOW OIL instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right information, 1 away. For more Light" in the see "LOW OIL Index. You should check 1 your engine oil level 1 regularly; this is an 1 added reminder. ' The engine oil dipstick located at thefront of the engine is compartment, near the center. The dipstick handle hasa bright, yellow loop design for easier identification. Turn off the engineand give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oilpan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 6-9