P0197

P0197 is a standard SAE J2012 powertrain diagnostic trouble code with the defined meaning: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low. This is the OEM-agnostic definition; specific manufacturer interpretation may add detail (subsystem, bank, sensor location) but the core meaning is consistent across all OBD-II compliant vehicles since 1996.

Whether this code is safe to suppress depends on the underlying cause. Diagnose first, suppress only after confirming the mechanical issue is benign or rectified.