Engine Overheating - Chevrolet 1999 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual

With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is
essential that the correct towing equipment is used to
tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel
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or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be
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required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains
and wheel straps. Use the T
securing. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly
for either front or rear towing and raise the vehicle until
adequate clearance is obtained between the ground
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and/or the wheel lift equipment. Do not attach winch
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cables or J hooks to suspension components when using
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car carrier equipment. Always use T
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the T hook slots.
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your vehicle towed. See "Roadside
Assistance" in the Index.

Engine Overheating

You will find a coolant temperature gage and the
warning light about a hot engine on your instrument
panel. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and
"Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light" in the
Index. You also have a LOW COOLANT light on your
instrument panel. See "Low Coolant Warning Light" in
the Index.
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slots for car carrier
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hooks inserted into
Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode (3100 V6 Engine Only)
lift
This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to
be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation.
Should an overheated engine condition exist, an
overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups
of three cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this
mode, you will notice a significant loss in power and
engine performance. The low coolant light may come on
and the temperature gage will indicate an overheat
condition exists. Towing a trailer in the overheat
protection mode 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 will be severely degraded. Repair
the cause of coolant loss and change the oil.
See "Engine Oil" in the Index.
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