If you get the overheat warning with no sign ofsteam, try this for a minute or so:1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle inNEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it safe todo so, pull off the road, shift to PARK (P)or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle.2. Set the climate controls to the highestheat setting and fan speed and open thewindows as necessary.If you no longer have the overheat warning,you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower forabout 10 minutes. If the warning does notcome back on, you can drive normally.If the warning continues, pull over, stop, andpark your vehicle right away.If there is still no sign of steam, idle the enginefor three minutes while you are parked. If you stillhave the warning, turn off the engine and geteveryone out of the vehicle until it cools down.Also, see “Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode” later in this section.You may decide not to lift the hood but to getservice help right away.Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating ModeIf an overheated engine condition exists and themessage ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINEis displayed, an overheat protection mode whichalternates firing groups of cylinders helps preventengine damage. In this mode, you will notice aloss in power and engine performance. Thisoperating mode allows your vehicle to be driven toa safe place in an emergency. Driving extendedmiles (km) and/or towing a trailer in the overheatprotection mode should be avoided.Notice: After driving in the overheated engineprotection operating mode, to avoid enginedamage, allow the engine to cool beforeattempting any repair. The engine oil will beseverely degraded. Repair the cause of coolantloss, change the oil and reset the oil lifesystem. See Engine Oil on page 357.371
