Engine Overheating - Cadillac 1995 Eldorado Owners Literature

ENGINE OKEMEATING
The Driver Information Center will display either ENGINE COOLANT
HOT-IDLE ENGINE or STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATING.
In addition you will find the warning light about a hot engine on your
instrument panel on Canadian vehicles.
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Should a low coolant condition exist and the message STOP ENGINE
ENGINE OVERHEATING
is
displayed, an overheat protection
mode
which alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine
damage. This operating mode allows
your
vehicle
to be
driven
to a
safe
place in an emergency; you may drive up to
50
miles
(80 km).
Towing a
trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the "Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode," to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before
attempting any repair. The engine oil may be severely degraded.
Change the oil and reset the oil life indicator. See "Engine Oil,
When to Change" in the Index.
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