Cadillac SRX Quiz
Instruments and Controls

Engine Oil Messages

In this manual: Instruments and Controls
Introduction — 5In Brief — 53Keys, Doors, and Windows — 58Seats and Restraints — 63Storage — 22Instruments and Controls — 126Lighting — 21Infotainment System — 106Climate Controls — 10Driving and Operating — 94Vehicle Care — 105Service and Maintenance — 8Technical Data — 7Customer Information — 25OnStar — 9
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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 Oil Life System.

See Engine Oil Life System, Driver Information Center (DIC), Engine Oil and Maintenance Schedule.

ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE

This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot.

Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down.

ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL

This message displays when the engine oil level is too low. Check the oil level. See Engine Oil.

OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP ENGINE

This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer

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