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. 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 the 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 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. If the message does not clear in a few minutes or if the overheat light stays on, shut the vehicle off and have it serviced before driving again.
See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light.
See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
See also:
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in
driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts.
- Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, ...
Exit Lighting
The headlamps, taillamps, parking
lamps, back-up lamps, and license
plate lamps come on at night, or in
areas with limited lighting, when the
key is removed from the ignition.
The dome lamps ...
Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are
A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions ...






