Cadillac 2008 CTS - Manual (Page 182)

The oil light could also come on in the following
situations:
• The light will come on briefly when the ignition is
turned on to show that it is working properly. If it
does not come on with the ignition on, there may be
a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed
right away.
• Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, a
chime will sound and the light may blink on and
off. This is normal.
{ CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may
damage the engine. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Always follow the
maintenance schedule in this manual for changing
engine oil.
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
Your vehicle may have an engine oil pressure gage. It
shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square
inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles
indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals).
Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but if readings are outside
the normal operating range, the oil pressure light will
come on. See Oil Pressure Light on page 3-43 for more
information.
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