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Engine Overheating
There are two engine hot messages that could be
displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 220
for more information.
If the engine is overheating, then you will find a
coolant temperature gage and a coolant warning
light on the instrument panel. See Engine
Coolant Temperature Gage on page 207 and
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on
page 206 for more information.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
{CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can
burn you badly, even if you just open the
hood. Stay away from the engine if you
see or hear steam coming from it. Turn
it off and get everyone away from the
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of steam or coolant
before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when the vehicles
engine is overheated, the liquids in it can
catch fire. You or others could be badly
burned. Stop your engine if it overheats,
and get out of the vehicle until the
engine is cool.
See Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 374 for
information on driving to a safe place
in an emergency.
Notice: If your engine catches fire because
you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle
can be badly damaged. The costly repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. See
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
on page 374 for information on driving to a
safe place in an emergency.
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