Buick 2000 manual Engine Overheating, Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode

NOTICE:

Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle.

With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment.

Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See ªRoadside Assistanceº in the Index.

Engine Overheating

You will find a warning light about a hot engine as well as an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle's instrument panel cluster. If your vehicle is equipped with the optional Driver Information Center (DIC), an ªEngine Coolant Lowº warning will appear on the display.

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Overheated Engine Protection

Operating Mode

This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, you will notice a significant loss in power and engine performance. The low coolant light may come on and the temperature gage will indicate an overheat condition exists. 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 and change the oil. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.

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