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Stop and have someone pick up .and store the chocks.
Engine Cooling When Tru.ilering
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Your cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions such as;
Climbing grades steeper than
4%
at ambient temperatures above
90" Fahrenheit ( 3 2 O Celsius) with a loaded vehicle and trailer.
Stopping after high-speed driving.
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Idling for long periods in stop and go traffic.
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If ,"ENGINE HOT A/C COMPRESSOR OFF" message appears on. the
Driver Information Center, do.not be alarmed. This is. a normal function
continue to drive'your vehicle.
the -Driver Information Center, pull ,off to the side of the road as, soon as
it is safe to do
so. When the vehicle is at a complete stop, shift the
transaxle selector to P (Park) and allow the engine to idle.:Do not turn off
three minutes the system should cool sufficiently to allow A/C operation
to resume. At that time resume driving at a reduced speed. Return to
normal driving after 10 minutes if the "ENGINE COOLANT HOT
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designed. to reduce the load on the.engine and cooling system. You can
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If "ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE" message.appears on
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the engine or increase engine speed.above a normalidle. Wit-hin
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IDLE ENGINE" message is not displayed.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Your vehicle will need service more often when you're pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are
(don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and
brake
adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and
the Index will
these sections before you start your trip.
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especially important in trailer operation are, automatic transaxle fluid
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help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review
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Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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