Light; Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light - Chevrolet 2011 HHR Owner's Manual

If the light comes on and stays on, the TCS and
potentially the ESC system have been disabled. Check
the DIC messaging to determine which system is turned
off, or not working. If the system is not working, the
vehicle needs service. See your dealer.
When the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is not limited.
When the ESC system is disabled, the system does not
aid in maintaining vehicle directional control.
If the light comes on and flashes, the TCS or the ESC
system is actively working. When the LOW TRACTION
message appears, the system is limiting wheel spin.
When the ESC ACTIVE message appears, the system
is aiding in maintaining vehicle directional control.
See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5 6
and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5 8 for
more information.
See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 41 for
more information on the messages associated with this

light.

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Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer.
If the system is working normally the indicator light
goes off.
Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature
warning light on could cause the vehicle to
overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 6 29.
The vehicle's engine could be damaged, and it
might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never
drive with the engine coolant temperature warning
light on.
The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on
when the engine has overheated.
If this happens pull over and turn off the engine as soon
as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 6 29 for
more information.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
This light comes on briefly
while starting the vehicle.