1997 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 241

. -.- You will find an ENGINECOOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE message or a STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED message on the Driver Information Center (IDIC). There is also an engine temperature warning lightandor gage on the instrument panel. Warning Light" or See "Engine Coolant Temperature "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" in the Index. NOTICE: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting repair. any The engineoil will be severely degraded. Repair the cause of coolant loss, change oil and reset the the oil life indicator. See "Engine Oil,When to Change" in the Index. Overheated EngineProtection Should a low coolant condition exist and themessage STOP ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, you will noticea loss in power and engine performance. This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to safe placein an emergency; you may a drive up to miles (80 km). Towing a trailer in the 50 overheat protection mode should be avoided.