2007 CADILLAC SRX coolant temperature

Engine Overheating
There are two engine hot messages that could be
displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 220
for more information.
If the engine is overheating, then you will nd a
coolant temperature gage and a coolant warning
light on the instrument panel. SeeEngine
Coolant Temperature Gage on page 207and
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on
page 206for more information.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
{CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can
burn you badly, even if you just open the
hood. Stay away from the engine if you
see or hear steam coming from it. Turn
it off and get everyone away from the
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of steam or coolant
before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when the vehicles
engine is overheated, the liquids in it can
catch re. You or others could be badly
burned. Stop your engine if it overheats,
and get out of the vehicle until the
engine is cool.
SeeOverheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 374for
information on driving to a safe place
in an emergency.
Notice:If your engine catches re because
you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle
can be badly damaged. The costly repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. See
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
on page 374for information on driving to a
safe place in an emergency.
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your
Engine
An overheat warning, can indicate a serious
problem.
If you get an engine overheat warning but see or
hear no steam, the problem might not be too
serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too
hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high-speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of
steam, try this for a minute or so:
1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in
NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it is safe to
do so, pull off the road, shift to PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle.
2. Set the climate controls to the highest heat
setting and fan speed and open the windows,
as necessary.If the coolant warning light is not on or the coolant
temperature gage does not indicate the engine
is overheating, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive
slower for about 10 minutes. If the warnings do
not come back on, drive normally.
If the warnings continue and you have not stopped,
pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away.
If there is still no sign of steam, idle the engine for
three minutes while parked. If the warnings are
still indicated, turn off the engine and get everyone
out of the vehicle until it cools down. Also, see
“Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode”
later in this section.
You might decide not to lift the hood but to get
service help right away.
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Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance........................... 451
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 447
Weatherstrips........................................... 447
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 449
Wood Panels........................................... 447
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 195
Dual......................................................... 189
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 194
Rear Air Conditioning System................... 195
Clock.........................................188, 242, 244
Collision Damage Repair............................. 500
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 39
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 442
Compass..................................................... 134
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 278
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 207
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 206
Heater, Engine......................................... 121
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 371
Cooling System........................................... 374Cruise Control............................................. 174
Cruise Control Light.................................... 212
Cupholder(s)................................................ 154
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 496
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users ......................... 491
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 491
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 488
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program............................................... 492
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 505
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 504
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 504
Roadside Service..................................... 493
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 505
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 365
Battery..................................................... 385
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 208
Coolant.................................................... 368
Coolant Heater......................................... 121
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 207
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 206
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 483
Engine Compartment Overview................ 356
Exhaust................................................... 132
Oil ........................................................... 360
Oil Life System........................................ 363
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 374
Overheating............................................. 372
Speed Limiter.......................................... 199
Starting.................................................... 119
Entry Lighting.............................................. 182
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 498
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 42
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 181F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 365
Finish Damage............................................ 451
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 166
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 169
Flat Tire...................................................... 423
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 424
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 439
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 367
Power Steering........................................ 379
Windshield Washer.................................. 380
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 212
Fog Lamps.................................................. 181
Front Axle................................................... 395
Fuel............................................................ 349
Additives.................................................. 350
California Fuel.......................................... 350
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 354
Filling Your Tank...................................... 352
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 351
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Fuel (cont.)
Gage....................................................... 213
Gasoline Octane...................................... 349
Gasoline Specications............................ 350
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 455
Rear Underseat Fuse Block............460, 462
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 455
Windshield Wiper..................................... 454
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 207
Fuel......................................................... 213
Speedometer........................................... 199
Tachometer.............................................. 199
Garage Door Opener................................... 143
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 349
Specications........................................... 350
Glove Box................................................... 153
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 492
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 166
Head Restraints............................................ 17
Headlamps.................................................. 178
Bulb Replacement.................................... 396
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 179
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 169
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 396
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 396
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 169
On Reminder........................................... 179
Washer.................................................... 173
Wiper Activated........................................ 178
Heated Seats................................................ 11
Heater......................................................... 189
Highbeam On Light..................................... 213
High-Speed Operation, Tires........................ 409
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 314
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 315
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 354
Release................................................... 355
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Horn............................................................ 166
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 27
I
Ignition Positions......................................... 117
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 46
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 407
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 164
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 181
Cluster..................................................... 198
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 386
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 94
Keys............................................................. 93
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 401
Lamps
Electric Power Management..................... 183
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 181
Fog .......................................................... 181
Reading................................................... 182
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 55
Level Control............................................... 330
Liftgate, Power............................................ 104
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 201
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 205
Brake System Warning............................. 204
Charging System..................................... 204
Cruise Control.......................................... 212
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 206
Fog Lamp................................................ 212
Highbeam On.......................................... 213
Lights On Reminder................................. 212
Malfunction Indicator................................ 208
Oil Pressure............................................. 211
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 202
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 200
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