Black plate (16,1)Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) -2015 - CRC - 8/27/145-16 Instruments and ControlsUnder some driving conditions,including those listed below, it isnormal for the temperature to riseabove the usual operating rangeand approach the far end of thegauge:. Stop and go driving in heavytraffic.. High speed operation in warmweather.. Uphill driving.. Trailer towing or hauling aheavy load.It is normal for the reading tofluctuate.If the gauge pointer reaches thewarning area or the shadedthermostat symbol at the far end ofthe gauge and remains there formore than 30 seconds, the enginecoolant has overheated.If the engine coolant hasoverheated, pull over and stop thevehicle as soon as it is safe to doso. Then, turn the engine offimmediately.See Engine Overheating onpage 10-15.Safety Belt RemindersDriver Safety Belt ReminderLightThere is a driver safety beltreminder light on the instrumentcluster.When the vehicle is started, thislight flashes and a chime may comeon to remind the driver to fastentheir safety belt. Then the light stayson solid until the belt is buckled.This cycle may continue severaltimes if the driver remains orbecomes unbuckled while thevehicle is moving.If the driver safety belt is buckled,neither the light nor the chimecomes on.Passenger Safety BeltReminder LightThere is a passenger safety beltreminder light near the passengerairbag status indicator. SeePassenger Sensing System onpage 3-35.When the vehicle is started, thislight flashes and a chime may comeon to remind passengers to fastentheir safety belt. Then the light stayson solid until the belt is buckled.This cycle continues several times ifthe passenger remains or becomesunbuckled while the vehicle ismoving.
