Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode - Oldsmobile 1996 Aurora Owner's Manual

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a
separate safety
chain around the outboard
end of each lower control
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You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
Aurora's instrument 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 is displayed, an overheat
protection mode which alternates firing groups of four
cylinders helps prevent engine damage. 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.
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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.

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