Engine Overheating - Cadillac DTS 2011 Owner's Manual

4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar
4. With the coolant surge tank cap off, start the
engine and let it run until you can feel the upper
radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine
cooling fans.
By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant
surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge
tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark
on the side of the coolant surge tank.
5. Replace the cap. Be sure the cap is hand tight and
fully seated.
Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,
coolant loss and possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly
secured.
If coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL
coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank.

Engine Overheating

The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine
overheating.
There is an engine temperature warning light and/or
gauge on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine
Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 4 53 and
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 4 53.
The vehicle may also display a ENGINE OVERHEATED
IDLE ENGINE message or an ENGINE OVERHEATED
STOP ENGINE message displayed in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 4 65 for more information. You will
also hear a chime.
The decision may be made not to lift the hood when
this warning appears, but instead get service help right
away. See Roadside Service on page 8 7.
If the decision is made to lift the hood , make sure the
vehicle is parked on a level surface.
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