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 Seat Pass-Through Door
The vehicle may have a door in the rear seat that provides access to the trunk.
Lower the rear seat armrest to access the pass-through door. Pull the release handle to open the door.
To close, pus ...
Maximum trailer loads
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the
value specified in the “Towing
Load/Specification” chart found later in this section.
The total trailer load equals trailer weight
plus its car ...
Activating/deactivating climate
control
Important information
WARNING
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherw ...
