Engine Cooling System Messages
ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF
This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5‑14. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns 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.
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE
Notice: If you drive the 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.
See Engine Overheating on page 10‑18 for more information.
This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5‑14.
See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10‑20 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE
Notice: If you drive the 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.
See Engine Overheating on page 10‑18 for more information.
This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation.
Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature.
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