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:
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the
...
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat
for more information.
2. To remove the center cap, place the chiseled end of the wheel wrench in the
slot on the wheel an ...
Brake System Warning Light
With the ignition on, the brake system warning light comes on when the parking
brake is set. If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged, a chime sounds
when the vehicle speed is greater ...
