Engine Overheating
You
will
find
a
coolant temperature gage on your
Aurora’s instrunlent panel. Your information center
will
also display messages about engine overheating. See
“Coolant Temperature Gage“
in
the Index.
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Should
a
low
coolant
condition exist and the message
HOT STOP
ENGINE
display, an overheat protection
mode which alternates firing groups of four cylinders
helps prevent engine damage. This operating mode
allows
YOLIP
vehicle to be driven to
a
safe place
in
an
emergency; you may drive
up
to 50 miles
(80
km).
Towing a trailer
in
the overheat protection lnode should
be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the “Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode,” to avoid engine
damage, allow the engine to cool before
attempting any repair. The engine oil may be
severely degraded. Change the oil and reset the
oil
life indicator. See “Engine Oil, When
to
Change” in the Index.
If
Steam
Is
Coming From
Your
Engine
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