Cadillac Escalade: Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. See Engine Overheating for further information.
This message also displays when the engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination.
The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change
the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See Engine
Oil Life System ...
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as
soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge and Fuel for more information.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
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See also:
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
(Instrument Panel Brightness): This
feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights and is located next
to the exterior lamps control.
Push the knob to extend out and then it can ...
Seat belt extenders
If, because of body size or driving position,
it is not possible to properly fit the lapshoulder
belt and fasten it, an extender
that is compatible with the installed seat
belts is available t ...
Driving with a Trailer
WARNING
When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and
enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open.
Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide ...






