Black plate (15,1)Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) -2015 - CRC - 8/27/14Vehicle Care 10-154. With the coolant surge tankpressure cap off, start theengine and let it run until theengine coolant temperaturegauge indicates approximately90°C (195°F).By this time, the coolant levelinside the coolant surge tankmay be lower. If the level islower, add more of the propermixture to the coolant surge tankuntil the level reaches the FULLCOLD mark.5. Replace the pressure cap tightly.6. Verify coolant level after theengine is shut off and thecoolant is cold. If necessary,repeat coolant fill procedureSteps 1-6.{ CautionIf the pressure cap is not tightlyinstalled, coolant loss andpossible engine damage mayoccur. Be sure the cap is properlyand tightly secured.Engine OverheatingThe vehicle has an engine coolanttemperature gauge in the vehicle'sinstrument cluster. See EngineCoolant Temperature Gauge onpage 5-15.In addition, there are ENGINEOVERHEATED STOP ENGINE,ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLEENGINE, and ENGINE POWER ISREDUCED messages in the DriverInformation Center (DIC). SeeEngine Cooling System Messageson page 5-37 and Engine PowerMessages on page 5-38.If the decision is made not to lift thehood when this warning appears,get service help right away.If the decision is made to lift thehood, make sure the vehicle isparked on a level surface.Then check to see if the enginecooling fan is running. If the engineis overheating, the fan should berunning. If it is not, do not continueto run the engine and have thevehicle serviced.{ CautionRunning the engine withoutcoolant may cause damage or afire. Vehicle damage would not becovered by the vehicle warranty.If Steam is Coming from theEngine Compartment{ WarningSteam from an overheated enginecan burn you badly, even if youjust open the hood. Stay away(Continued)
