Driver door open, Engine hot – a/c (air conditioning) off, Engine overheated idle engine – Cadillac 2011 DTS User Manual

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Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

This symbol appears with
this message.

This message displays when the driver door is not
closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed
completely.

ENGINE HOT – A/C
(Air Conditioning) OFF

This message displays when the engine coolant
becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on
page 4‑53
.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the
air conditioning compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the
air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can
continue to drive your vehicle.

If this message continues to appear, have the system
repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.

ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE

Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is
overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an
overheat warning appears on the instrument panel
cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. See Engine Overheating on
page 6‑29
for more information.

This message displays when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle
to idle until it cools down. See Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light on page 4‑53
.

See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on
page 6‑31
for information on driving to a safe place in
an emergency.

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