How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:

  • The Power system temperature high. Power may be reduced. message appears on the driver information interface.
  • The Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool. message appears on the driver information interface.
  • Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
WARNING

Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.

WARNING

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.

Detail

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.


If the Power system temperature high. Power may be reduced. appears on the driver information interface, your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be harder to start on an incline.

If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.

Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only. Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze as soon as possible.

The Power system temperature high. Power may be reduced. Message 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.

  1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
    • Set the parking brake, and put the transmission into P. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
  2. Keep the power mode in ON, and wait until the message disappears.
    • If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle inspected at a dealer.

The Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool. Message Appears on the Driver Information Interface

First thing to do

  1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
  2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
    • No steam or spray present: Keep the power system on and open the hood.
    • Steam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.

Next thing to do

  1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and turn the power system off once the Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool. message disappears.
    • If the cooling fan is not operating, immediately turn the power system off.
  2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the cooling system components for leaks.
    • If the coolant level in the engine coolant reserve tank is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark.
    • If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, check that the radiator is cool. 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.

Last thing to do

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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