2000 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 131

CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a level surface. A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message may appear if the vehicle is parked on grades. The oil level sensing system does not check for actual oil level if the engine has been off for a short period of time, and the oil level is never sensed while the engine is running. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears and your vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking the oil level, be sure the engine has been off for five minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then check the dipstick and add oil if necessary. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message will appear for several seconds indicating that you need windshield washer solvent. CRUISE ENGAGED - 43: This message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at which to cruise. DOOR AJAR - 141: A door other than the driver's is open or ajar when this message appears. The vehicle's engine must be running and the transaxle not in PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime will also sound when the vehicle's speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). DRIVER DOOR AJAR - 140: This message will display when the vehicle is being shifted out of PARK (P) with the engine running to signal that the driver's door is open or ajar. A chime will also sound when the vehicle's speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE ENGINE - 44: 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 - A/C OFF - 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. 2-72