Engine Overheating - Oldsmobile 1998 Aurora Owner's Manual

Engine Overheating
Attach a separate safety
chain around the outboard
end of each lower
control arm.
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 "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 four
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, When to
Change" in the Index.
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