Checking And Adding Coolant - Cadillac Escalade 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.
A warning light and/or the coolant
temperature gage will indicate an
overheat condition.
The following message will appear
in the Driver Information Center
display:
• 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 repairs. Once
cool, repair the cause of coolant
loss and change the oil.
Checking and Adding
Coolant
CAUTION
Steam and scalding liquids from
a hot cooling system can blow
out and burn you badly. Never
turn the cap when the engine
and cooling system are hot.
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.