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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the driver
information interface.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the driver information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the driver
information interface when the po wer system temperature is high.
2Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages P. 105
1.Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Set the parking brake, and put the transmission into
(P, and set the parking
brake. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. Keep the power mode in ON, and wait until the message disappears.
u If the message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected at a dealer.
■The High Temperature. Power Reduced. Message Appears
on the Driver Information Interface
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the power system on and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hood.
■The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot
Message Appears on the Driver Information Interface1 The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too
Hot Message Appears on the Driver Information Interface
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the driver information interface may damage the
engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
turn the power system off once the Stop
Driving When Safe. Engine
Temperature Too Hot message
disappears.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately turn the power system off.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, turn the power system on.
If the Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message does not
appear, resume driving. If it appears again, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too
Hot Message Appears on the Driver Information Interface
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve Tank
MAX
MIN
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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 445
Console Compartment ............................. 188
Control Box .............................................. 467
Controls .................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 494
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 495
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 494
Overheating ............................................ 548
Coolant (High Voltage Battery and Inverter) .................................................. 496
Creeping (Transmission) .......................... 385
Cup Holders .............................................. 189
Customer Service Information ................ 583
Customized Features ....................... 135, 308
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 167
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 545
Deceleration Paddle Selector .................. 394
Deceleration Paddl e Selector Indicator....... 93
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 199
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 575
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 164
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 175
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 489
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 163
Display Button .......................................... 213 Door Mirrors
............................................. 176
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 151
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 151
Door Open Message .................................. 46
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside............................................... 25, 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 141
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 147
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 508
Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ............ 133
Driver Information Interface ................... 126
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 62
Driving ....................................................... 373
Braking .................................................... 437
Shifting Gear ........................................... 386
Transmission ............................................ 385
Turning on the Power .............................. 380
Driving Position Memory System ............. 172
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 518
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 20
Eco Drive Display ...................................... 132
ECON Mode .............................................. 392
Elapsed Time ............................................. 129
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator .................................................... 96 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 428
Emergency ................................................ 567
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 577
Energy Flow Screen .................................. 217
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 494
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead................... 545
Oil ........................................................... 488
Engine Coolant ......................................... 494
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 495
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 494
Overheating ............................................ 548
Engine Oil ................................................. 488
Adding .................................................... 490
Checking................................................. 489
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 488
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 96
EV Indicator ................................................ 91
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 84
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 521
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 176
F
Features.................................................... 205
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 518
Oil ........................................................... 491
Flat Tire ..................................................... 528
Floor Mats ................................................. 520
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Index
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 151
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150
From Inside .............................................. 148
From Outside ........................................... 141
Keys ........................................................ 139
Using a Key ............................................. 146
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 147
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 552
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 93
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal
Strength ................................................... 140
Lower Anchors ............................................ 76
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 377
M
Maintenance............................................. 477
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 514
Brake Fluid............................................... 498
Cleaning .................................................. 519
Climate Control System ........................... 517
Coolant ........................................... 494, 496
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 481
Oil ........................................................... 489
Precautions .............................................. 478
Radiator................................................... 495
Remote Transmitter ................................. 516
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 500
Safety ...................................................... 479
Service Items............................................ 483 Tires ........................................................ 505
Transmission Fluid ................................... 498
Under the Hood ...................................... 486
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 92
Map Lights ................................................ 186
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 377
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 123
Mirrors ...................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Door ....................................................... 176
Exterior ................................................... 176
Interior Rearview ..................................... 175
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 525
Motor ........................................................ 574
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 545
MP3 ........................................................... 266
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 455
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 574
O
Odometer................................................. 128
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 488
Adding .................................................... 490
Checking................................................. 489
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 481
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 488
Viscosity .................................................. 488 Warning ................................................. 551
Open Source Licenses .............................. 307
Opening Trunk .............................................. 152, 570
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 487
Power Windows...................................... 158
Trunk ...................................................... 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 160
Outside Temperature Display ................. 128
Overheating ............................................. 548
P
Pandora®................................................. 264
Panic Mode ............................................... 157
Parking ..................................................... 453
Parking Brake ........................................... 437
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) ....... 88, 89, 554, 556
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 68
Passing Indicators ..................................... 164
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 269
POWER Button ......................................... 160
Power Flow Monitor ................................ 134
Power System
Turning on .............................................. 380
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ......................... 90
Power Windows ....................................... 158
POWER/CHARGE Gauge .......................... 124
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Index
T
Telematics Control Unit............................ 135
Temperature Sensor ................................. 203
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 529
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Timer ......................................................... 473
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................................................... 431
Indicator ............................................ 98, 557
Tires ........................................................... 505
Air Pressure ..................................... 506, 573
Chains ..................................................... 513
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 505
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 528
Inspection ................................................ 505
Labeling................................................... 506
Regulations.............................................. 508
Rotation .................................................. 512
Summer................................................... 513
Temporary Tire Repair Kit......................... 529
Wear Indicators ....................................... 510
Winter ..................................................... 513
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 379
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 379
Emergency............................................... 567
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 431
Transmission ................................ 31, 385, 386
Creeping ................................................. 385
Fluid ........................................................ 498
Gear Position Indicator....................... 93, 388 Indicator.................................................... 94
Number................................................... 574
Operating the Shift Button ................ 31, 388
Shifting ................................................... 386
Warning Message ............................. 94, 558
Trip Meter ................................................. 128
Troubleshooting ....................................... 527
Blown Fuse...................................... 559, 562
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 37
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 37
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 469
Emergency Towing .................................. 567
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 528
Noise When Braking .................................. 39
Overheating ............................................ 548
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 541
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 37, 150
Unable to Open the Charge Lid ............... 569
Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.......... 568
Warning Indicators .................................... 88
Trunk ......................................................... 152
Lid........................................................... 152
Light Bulbs .............................................. 572
Unable to Open....................................... 570
Turn Signals .............................................. 163
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 99
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 129
Turning on the Power .............................. 380
Does Not Activate ................................... 541
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead................... 545
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ....................... 192
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 141
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 25, 148
USB Flash Drives ............................... 266, 292
USB Ports .................................................. 207
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 141
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 574
Vehicle Monitoring System ......................... 2
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®).............. 428
Off Button .............................................. 429
Off Indicator ..................................... 97, 429
System Indicator ............................... 97, 428
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 488
Voice Control Operation ......................... 241
Audio Commands ................................... 243
Climate Control Commands.................... 244
General Commands ................................ 244
Music Search Commands ........................ 244
On Screen Commands ............................ 244
Phone Commands .................................. 243
Useful Commands .................................. 243
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 242
Voice Recognition ................................... 241
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 428
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