overheating CADILLAC SRX 2007 1.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.
When the engine is cold, the coolant level should
be at or slightly above the FULL COLD/FROID line
on the side of the coolant surge tank. 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.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on,
check to see if the electric engine cooling fans
are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans
should be running. If they are not, your vehicle
needs service.
Notice:Engine damage from running your
engine without coolant is not covered by your
warranty. SeeOverheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 374for information on
driving to a safe place in an emergency.
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{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 322.
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 407.
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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.
SeeHigh-Speed Operation on page 409for
ination pressure adjustment for high
speed driving.
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 365
Battery..................................................... 385
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 208
Coolant.................................................... 368
Coolant Heater......................................... 121
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 207
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 206
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 483
Engine Compartment Overview................ 356
Exhaust................................................... 132
Oil ........................................................... 360
Oil Life System........................................ 363
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 374
Overheating............................................. 372
Speed Limiter.......................................... 199
Starting.................................................... 119
Entry Lighting.............................................. 182
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 498
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 42
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 181F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 365
Finish Damage............................................ 451
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 166
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 169
Flat Tire...................................................... 423
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 424
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 439
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 367
Power Steering........................................ 379
Windshield Washer.................................. 380
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 212
Fog Lamps.................................................. 181
Front Axle................................................... 395
Fuel............................................................ 349
Additives.................................................. 350
California Fuel.......................................... 350
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 354
Filling Your Tank...................................... 352
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 351
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