Cadillac 1999 Eldorado, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE ENGINE
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This message will appear when the engine coolant
temperature is over 248
_F (126_C). To avoid added
strain on a hot engine, turn off the climate control
system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools
down or the message is removed. If it does not cool
down, turn off the engine and have it serviced before
driving it again. Severe engine damage can result from
an overheated engine. See “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
ENGINE HOT
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A/C OFF
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16: This message
displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain
on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is
automatically turned off so that air conditioned air is not
delivered. If the coolant temperature returns to normal,
you must select AC to return to a normal A/C
compressor operation. If this message continues to
appear, have the system repaired as soon as possible to
avoid compressor damage.
ENGINE MISFIRE
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EASE OFF GAS
PEDAL
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114: An engine misfire has occurred.
You’ll need to ease off the gas pedal.
ENGINE OVERHEATED, STOP ENGINE
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This message will appear when the engine has
overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to
avoid severe engine damage. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index. A multiple chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.
ENGINE POWER REDUCED
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41: This message
informs you that your vehicle is reducing engine power
because the transaxle is being placed in gear under
conditions that may cause damage to the vehicle
powertrain or vehicle acceleration.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
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11: This message serves as a
warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically low.
Stop for fuel soon.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
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23: If it’s dark
enough outside and the Twilight Sentinel control is off,
a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display
on the DIC. This message informs the driver that turning
on the exterior lamps is recommended even though the
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are still illuminated
(it’s become dark enough outside to require the
headlamps and/or other exterior lamps).