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Engine coolant temperature gage – Oldsmobile 2002 Silhouette User Manual

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D If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically

related to traction control, the traction control system
will turn off and the warning light will come on. If
your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control
system will turn off and the warning light will come
on until your brakes cool down.

D If the traction control system is affected by an

engine

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related problem, the system will turn off

and the warning light will come on.

If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

United States

Canada

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your
engine is too hot!

It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you
have been operating your vehicle under normal driving
conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your
vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.

See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.