If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,try this for a minute or so:1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N)while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road,shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let theengine idle.2. Set the climate controls to the highest heat settingand fan speed and open the windows, as necessary.If you no longer have the overheat warning, you candrive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes.If the warning does not come back on, you can drivenormally.If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pullover, stop, and park your vehicle right away.If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle the enginefor three minutes while you are parked. If you stillhave the warning, turn off the engine and get everyoneout of the vehicle until it cools down.You may decide not to lift the hood but to get servicehelp right away.Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating ModeThis operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven toa safe place in an emergency. Should an overheatedengine condition exist, an overheat protection modewhich alternates firing groups of cylinders helps preventengine damage. In this mode, you will notice a lossin power and engine performance. A low coolant and/orengine overheat warning will indicate that an overheatcondition exists. Driving extended miles (km) and/ortowing a trailer in the overheat protection mode shouldbe avoided.Notice: After driving in the overheated engineprotection operating mode, to avoid engine damage,allow the engine to cool before attempting anyrepair. The engine oil will be severely degraded.Repair the cause of coolant loss and change the oil.See Engine Oil on page 5-16.5-30
