overheating CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2006 2.G User Guide

{CAUTION:
An electric engine cooling fan under the hood
can start up even when the engine is not
running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling,
do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle
should be parked on a level surface. Check the
coolant level after the system cools down. Some amount
of coolant may be lost due to overheating.The coolant level should
be at or above the FULL
COLD mark. If it is not,
you may have a leak at the
pressure cap or in the
radiator hoses, heater
hoses, radiator, water
pump or somewhere else
in the cooling system.
{CAUTION:
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine
parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them.
If you do, you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you
run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That
could cause an engine re, and you could be
burned. Get any leak xed before you drive the
vehicle.
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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,
see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional
information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet
included with your vehicle’s Owner Manual.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and a
serious accident. SeeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 4-44.
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Underinated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-66.
Overinated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden
impact — such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
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Driving (cont.)
Off-Road....................................................4-17
Recovery Hooks..........................................4-43
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-42
Winter........................................................4-38
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-22
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-80
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-109
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-112
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-109
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-110
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-109
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-113
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-109
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-39
Coolant......................................................5-24
Coolant Heater............................................2-28
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-37
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12Engine (cont.)
Exhaust.....................................................2-36
Fan Noise..................................................5-33
Oil .............................................................5-14
Oil Life System...........................................5-17
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-28
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-27
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-18
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-26
Exterior Cargo Lamps......................................3-17
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finish Damage.............................................5-106
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-101
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-80
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-81
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-96
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-34
Windshield Washer......................................5-35
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