1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 148

The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank. Itdoes not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running. Additionally, anoil level checkis only performedif the engine has been turned for a off considerable periodof time, allowingthe oil normallyin circulation to drain back the oil pan. into Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer movesinto the red area, your engine is too hot! Engine Coolant Temperature Light This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fanis not working. That reading means the sarne thing the warning light. as It meansthat your engine coolant has overheated. you If have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull the road, stop your off vehicle and turnoff the engine as soon as possible. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions,you should pulloff the road, stop In "Problems on the Road," manual shows what to this your vehicle and turn the engine as soon as possible. do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. off In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. TEMP 2-73