Signs your engine is overheating:
- The engine suddenly loses power.
- Steam or spray comes out from under the hood.
- The message Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool appears on the display.
- The message The Power System Temperature High. Power May Be Reduced. message appears on the display.
If the message The Power System Temperature High. Power May Be Reduced. appears on the Driver Information Interface
The Power System Temperature High. Power May Be Reduced. message appears on the driver information interface when the power system temperature is high.
First thing to do:
- Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Put the transmission into Park (P) and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
- Keep the power mode on, and wait until the message disappears. If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle inspected at a dealer.
If the message The Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool appears on the Driver Information Interface
First thing to do:
- Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
- If no steam or spray is present: Keep the vehicle running and open the
hood (See
Under the Hood).
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood (See Under the Hood).
- Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the temperature gauge needle goes down. If the cooling fan is not operating, immediately stop the engine.
- Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the filler neck, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, turn the power system on. If the Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool. message does not appear, resume driving. If it appears again, contact a dealer for repairs.
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Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
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Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
Notice Continuing to drive with the Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine To Cool. message on the driver information interface may damage the engine.