Engine Coolant Hot – Idle EngineThis message will appear when the engine coolanttemperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idleuntil it cools down.Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine isoverheating, severe engine damage may occur.If an overheat warning appears on the instrumentpanel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon aspossible. Do not increase the engine speed abovenormal idling speed. See Engine Overheatingon page 5-28 for more information.Engine Coolant Hot – AC(Air Conditioning) OffThis message displays when the engine coolantbecomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the airconditioning compressor is automatically turned off.When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the airconditioning compressor will turn back on. You cancontinue to drive your vehicle.If this message continues to appear, have the systemrepaired as soon as possible to avoid compressordamage.Engine Overheated – Stop EngineThis message will appear when the engine hasoverheated. Stop the vehicle and turn the engine offimmediately to avoid severe engine damage.See Engine Overheating on page 5-28. A chime willalso sound when this message is displayed.Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine isoverheating, severe engine damage may occur.If an overheat warning appears on the instrumentpanel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon aspossible. Do not increase the engine speed abovenormal idling speed. See Engine Overheatingon page 5-28 for more information.Engine Power ReducedThis message informs you that the vehicle is reducingengine power because the transmission is beingplaced in gear under conditions that may cause damageto the vehicle’s engine or transmission. This also canaffect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate.3-67
