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 on page 10‑18 for further information.
This message also displays when the vehicle's 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:
Active Fuel Management®
Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management™. This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions.
When less power is r ...
Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flasher:
Press this button located on the instrument panel below the audio system, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
This warns others that you are hav ...
Anti-theft Alarm System
On vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system, to activate the system:
• Press on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch when any door is open.
The security ligh ...