Cadillac ESCALADE EXT 2002 Manual page 176

TRANS FLUID HOT Message
The transmission temperature warning display is
contained in the message center.
When the transmission enters the protection mode you
may notice a change in the transmission shifting
patterns. When the transmission fluid temperature
returns to normal, the display will turn off and the
transmission shifting patterns will return to normal.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with the
transmission TRANS FLUID HOT message
displayed, you can damage the transmission.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered under your warranty.
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If the transmission fluid
temperature becomes high,
the message center will
display this message.
The following situations can cause the transmission to
operate at higher temperatures:
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Towing a trailer
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Hot outside air temperatures
D
Hauling a large or heavy load
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Low transmission fluid level
D
High transmission fluid level
D
Restricted air flow to the radiator and the
transmission oil cooler.
A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating
temperatures may be to let the transmission cool down.
If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures on
a frequent basis, see "Scheduled Maintenance" in the
Index for the proper transmission maintenance intervals.