Engine Overheating - Oldsmobile AURORA 2001 Owner's Manual

NOTICE:
Use the proper towing equipment to avoid
damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas
of the vehicle.
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
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wheel lift or car carrier equipment only.
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 on your
vehicle's instrument panel. Your driver information center
will also display messages about engine overheating.
See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" in the Index.
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode
Should an overheated engine condition exist and the
message HOT STOP ENGINE is displayed, an overheat
protection mode which alternates firing groups of
cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode,
you will notice a loss in power and engine performance.
This operating mode allows your 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 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, change the oil and reset the
oil life indicator. See "Engine Oil" in the Index.
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