Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. See Engine Overheating for further information.
This message also displays when the engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination.
The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible.
See also:
Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher.
If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly
referred to as spark knock, might be heard when d ...
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text.
Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specific component, control, messa ...
Powertrains
Direct injection technology helps the Cadillac CTS offer more power while
maintaining fuel economy and lowering emissions. It delivers fuel more precisely
to increase the efficiency of combustion. ...






