1998 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 140

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that the engine has overheated. If this light comes on, you should stop the vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible. A warning chime should also sound if this light comes on. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.If the gage pointer movesinto the red area, theengine is too hot! C gH As a check,the light shouldcome on for a fewseconds when you start the engine. Inthe section "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do. "Engine See Overheating" in the Index. This reading means the same thing as warning the light -- the engine coolant has overheated.You should stop the car and turn the engine off as soon as possible. The section "Problems on theRoad" in this manual explains what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index.