Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9087647) - 2016 - crc - 5/4/15Vehicle Care 255Then check to see if the enginecooling fans are running. If theengine is overheating, both fansshould be running. If they are not,do not continue to run the engineand have the vehicle 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 awayfrom the engine if you see or hearsteam coming from it. Just turn itoff and get everyone away fromthe vehicle until it cools down.(Continued)Warning (Continued)Wait until there is no sign ofsteam or coolant before you openthe hood.If you keep driving when theengine is overheated, the liquidsin it can catch fire. You or otherscould be badly burned. Stop theengine if it overheats, and get outof the vehicle until the engineis cool.If No Steam Is Coming fromthe Engine CompartmentIf an engine overheat warning isdisplayed but no steam can be seenor heard, the problem may not betoo serious. Sometimes the enginecan get a little too hot when thevehicle:. Climbs a long hill on a hot day.. Stops after high-speed driving.. Idles for long periods in traffic.. Tows a trailer.If the overheat warning displays withno sign of steam:1. Turn the air conditioning off.2. Turn the heater on to thehighest temperature and to thehighest fan speed. Open thewindows as necessary.3. When it is safe to do so, pull offthe road, shift to P (Park) orN (Neutral), and let theengine idle.If the temperature overheat gauge isno longer in the overheat zone or anoverheat warning no longerdisplays, the vehicle can be driven.Continue to drive the vehicle slowlyfor about 10 minutes. Keep a safevehicle distance from the vehicle infront. If the warning does not comeback on, continue to drive normallyand have the cooling systemchecked for proper fill and function.If the warning continues, pull over,stop, and park the vehicleright away.
