Black plate (32,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/115-32 Instruments and ControlsEngine Power MessagesENGINE POWER IS REDUCEDThis message displays and a chimesounds when the cooling systemtemperature gets too hot and theengine further enters the enginecoolant protection mode. SeeEngine Overheating on page 10‑19for further information.This message also displays whenthe engine power is reduced.Reduced engine power can affectthe vehicle's ability to accelerate.If this message is on, but there isno reduction in performance,proceed to your destination.The performance may be reducedthe next time the vehicle is driven.The vehicle may be driven at areduced speed while this messageis on, but acceleration and speedmay be reduced. Anytime thismessage stays on, the vehicleshould be taken to your dealer forservice as soon as possible.Fuel System MessagesFUEL LEVEL LOWThis message displays and achime sounds if the fuel level is low.Refuel as soon as possible. SeeFuel Gauge on page 5‑12 and Fuelon page 9‑51 for more information.TIGHTEN GAS CAPThis message may display alongwith the check engine light on theinstrument panel cluster if the fuelcap is not tightened properly.See Malfunction Indicator Lamp onpage 5‑16. Reinstall the fuel capfully. See Filling the Tank onpage 9‑55. The diagnostic systemcan determine if the fuel cap hasbeen left off or improperly installed.A loose or missing fuel capallows fuel to evaporate into theatmosphere. A few driving trips withthe cap properly installed shouldturn this light and message off.Key and Lock MessagesREPLACE BATTERY INREMOTE KEYThis message displays if a RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitterbattery is low. The battery needs tobe replaced in the transmitter.See “Battery Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation on page 2‑3.Lamp MessagesSERVICE LEFT HEADLAMPASSEMBLYOn some models, this messagewill be displayed when the leftheadlamp is out and needs to beserviced. See “LED Lighting” inLED Lighting on page 10‑36 formore information.
