2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 168

5-36 Instruments and Controls idle until it cools down. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5-15. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (6.0L V8 Engine Only) on page 10-26 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. OIL SOON message. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-14 for information on how to reset the message. See Engine Oil on page 10-11 and Maintenance Schedule on page 11-3. Engine Cooling System Messages AIR CONDITIONING OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5-15. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive your vehicle. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL On some vehicles, this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low. Check the oil level before filling to the recommended level. If the oil is not low and this message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See Engine Oil on page 10-11. ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE This message displays and a chime may sound if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine oil becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5-15. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE