Power Steering Fluid - Cadillac SRX 2010 Owner's Manual

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If No Steam Is Coming From
The Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be too
serious. Sometimes the engine can
get a little too hot when the vehicle:
• Climbing a long hill on a hot day.
• Stopping after high-speed driving.
• Idling for long periods in traffic.
• Towing a trailer.
If the overheat warning displays with
no sign of steam:
1. Turn the air off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest
temperature and to the highest
fan speed. Open the windows as
necessary.
3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle
in N (Neutral) while stopped. If it
is safe to do so, pull off the road,
shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral)
and let the engine idle.
If the temperature overheat gage is
no longer in the overheat zone or an
overheat warning no longer displays,
the vehicle can be driven. Continue
to drive the vehicle slowly for about
10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle
distance from the car in front of you.
If the warning does not come back
on, continue to drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over,
stop, and park the vehicle right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle the
engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine until it
cools down.

Power Steering Fluid

See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 9-6 for reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering
Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check
power steering fluid unless a leak is
suspected in the system or unusual
noise is heard. A fluid loss in this
system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and
repaired.