Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode; Washer Fluid; Vehicle Care- Page 253

2019 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

Table of Contents

01-In Brief_en_US
03-Seats and Restraints_en_US
05-Instruments and Controls_en_US
09-Driving and Operating_en_US
Driving and Operating
10-Vehicle Care_en_US
Vehicle Care
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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-12032549) -

2019 - crc - 8/20/18

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Vehicle Care

If the warning continues, pull over,
stop, and park the vehicle
right away.

If there is no sign of steam, idle the
engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine until it
cools down. Also, see

Overheated

Engine Protection Operating Mode

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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.

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.

Washer Fluid

What to Use

When windshield washer fluid is
needed, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions before
use. If operating the vehicle in an
area where the temperature may fall
below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against
freezing.

Adding Washer Fluid

Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
the tank is full. See

Engine

Compartment Overview

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for

reservoir location.

Caution

.

Do not use washer fluid that
contains any type of water
repellent coating. This can
cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.

.

Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the
windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield
washer system and paint.

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Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the
solution to freeze and
damage the washer fluid
tank and other parts of the
washer system.

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