Checking And Adding Coolant - Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner's Manual

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Problems on the Road
Overheat Protection Mode
If you still have the overheat
warning, the engine has a feature
whereby it alternates firing groups
of cylinders to minimize engine
damage and to allow you to
drive your vehicle to the nearest
service center. You will notice a
significant loss in power and
engine performance.
The following message will appear
in the Driver Information Center
display:
• ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
(engine power is reduced)
See "Driver Information Center
Messages" in Section 1 for more
information.
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Avoid driving an extended
distance and/or towing a trailer
while driving in this mode.
NOTICE
After driving in this mode, allow
the engine to cool before
attempting any repair. Then,
repair the cause of the coolant
loss, change the oil and reset
the oil life monitor.
Checking and Adding
Coolant
The coolant level can be checked
by looking at the see-through
surge tank without having to
remove the cap.
The vehicle must be on a level
surface.
The level should be at or above the
FULL COLD mark.