Oil pressure warning light

Stop safely

What it means

Oil pressure has dropped too low to protect the engine. Running on like this can wreck the engine in minutes.

What to do

Pull over safely and turn the engine off. Check the oil level when the engine has cooled. If the level is fine and the light stays on, have it towed.

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How the manuals describe it

“This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It remains on until the engine is started. When the engine oil pressure is low. If the engine oil pressure is low: If the level is low, add oil as required. If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.”

“Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.”

“This light warns of low engine oil pressure.If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. The engine oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level.”

“Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low.”

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