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:
Manual Mode
Driver Shift Control (DSC) or
Tap Shift
Notice: Driving with the engine
at a high rpm without upshifting
while using Driver Shift Control
(DSC), could damage the vehicle.
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Traction Control
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