2004 Cadillac SRX Owner's Manual - Page 338

Overheated Engine Protection Operation Mode This emergnecy operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, you will notice a significant loss in power and engine performance. A low coolant and/or engine overheat indicator will communicate that an overheat condition exists. Towing a trailer in the overheat proteciton mode should be avoided. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair. The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair the cause of the coolant loss and change the oil. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. CAUTION: (Continued) 5-28