Cooling System

To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheating, take the following actions:

• City Driving

When stopped for short periods of time, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.

• Highway Driving

Reduce speed.

• Air Conditioning

Turn off temporarily.

    See also:

    FCW Unavailable Warning
    If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ FCW Unavailable, Vehicle System Error”, there may be a temporary malfunction that limits FCW functionality. Although the vehicle is still ...

    Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
    If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather procedures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press and hold the brake pedal, ...

    Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
    The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated steering wheel has been turn ...