2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning LightThis light tells you that theengine has overheated.If this light comes on, youshould stop the vehicle andturn the engine off as soonas possible.Engine Coolant Temperature GageThis gage shows the enginecoolant temperature. If thegage pointer moves intothe red area, the engine istoo hot!A warning chime should also sound if this lightcomes on.As a check, the light should come on for a few secondswhen you start the engine. See “Engine Overheating”in the Index.This reading means the same thing as the warninglight -- the engine coolant has overheated. You shouldstop the car and turn the engine off as soon as possible.See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.2-77