Buick LaCrosse: 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.
3.6L V6 Engine
If the temperature overheat gauge is
no longer in the overheat zone or an
engine coolant temperature warning
light no longer displays, the vehicle
can be driven. Continue to drive the
vehicl ...
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine)
The vehicle has electric power
steering and does not use power
steering fluid. ...
See also:
Rear window defroster switch
For more information about the rear window defroster
switch, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual. ...
Auto Heated Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will automatically activate
heated seats at the level required by
the interior temperature. The auto
heated seats can be turned off by
using the heate ...
Limitations
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light contrasts, the use of sunglasses,
or if the driver is not looking straight ahead may make the visual warning signal
in the windshield difficult to see. ...
