ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the
engine is overheating, severe engine damage
may occur. If an overheat warning appears
on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC,
stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not
increase the engine speed above normal idling
speed. SeeEngine Overheating on page 393
for more information.
This symbol appears
with this message.
This message displays when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle
to idle until it cools down. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light on page 251.
SeeOverheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode on page 395for information on driving to a
safe place in an emergency.
ENGINE HOT –
AC (Air Conditioning) OFF
This message displays when the engine coolant
becomes hotter than the normal operating
temperature. SeeEngine Coolant Temperature
Gage on page 251. To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning compressor is
automatically turned 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.
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ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the
engine is overheating, severe engine damage
may occur. If an overheat warning appears
on the instrument panel cluster and/or
DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 393for more
information.
This message displays when the engine has
overheated. Immediately look for a safe place to
pull your vehicle over and turn the engine off right
away to avoid severe engine damage. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 393andOverheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode on page 395. A chime
also sounds when this message is displayed.
ENGINE POWER REDUCED
This message displays to inform you that the
engine power is being reduced to protect
the engine from damage. There could be several
malfunctions that might cause this message.
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.
ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCED
RPM’S (Revolutions Per Minute)
This message displays when your vehicle is in an
overheated engine operating mode. If this
message appears, the vehicle has determined that
continued operation at the existing engine speed
may lead to engine overheating. The vehicle
automatically limits engine RPMs to prevent engine
overheating. You may notice the vehicle upshifting
early or reduced speeds while this message is
displayed. When the engine oil returns to a
safe operating temperature, this message clears
from the DIC and the vehicle returns to normal
operation. Your vehicle does not require service
when this message is displayed.
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