Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode; Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine); Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine)- Page 359

2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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Table of Contents

In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
Customer Information
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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012

Vehicle Care

10-21

Overheated Engine
Protection
Operating Mode

This emergency operating mode
allows the vehicle to be driven to a
safe place in an emergency
situation. If an overheated engine
condition exists, an overheat
protection mode which alternates
firing groups of cylinders helps
prevent engine damage. In this
mode, there is significant loss in
power and engine performance.

2.4L L4 Engine

The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on the
instrument panel, to indicate the
vehicle has entered overheated
engine protection operating mode.
Driving extended distances and/or
towing a trailer in the overheat
protection mode should be avoided.

3.6L V6 Engine

The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on the
instrument panel, to indicate the
vehicle has entered overheated
engine protection operating mode.
The temperature gauge also
indicates an overheat condition
exists. Driving extended distances
and/or towing a trailer in the
overheat protection mode should be
avoided.

Power Steering Fluid
(2.4L L4 Engine)

The vehicle has electric power
steering and does not use power
steering fluid.

Power Steering Fluid
(3.6L V6 Engine)

See

Engine Compartment Overview

on page 10

6

for information on the

location of the power steering fluid
reservoir.

When to Check Power Steering
Fluid

It is not necessary to regularly
check power steering fluid unless a
leak is suspected in the system or
an unusual noise is heard. A fluid
loss in this system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.

Detailed Information for 2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

Lists of information found in 2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - Page 359

  • 2.4L L4 Engine The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on the instrument panel, to indicate the vehicle has entered overheated engine protection operating mode.
  • 3.6L V6 Engine The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on the instrument panel, to indicate the vehicle has entered overheated engine protection operating mode.
  • 2.4L L4 Engine) The vehicle has electric power steering and does not use power steering fluid.
  • 3.6L V6 Engine) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for information on the location of the power steering fluid reservoir.