Owner's Manual

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See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page
3-46
for
further information.
If
the transmission fluid reaches temperatures of
approximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the DIC will
display a TRANS HOT
IDLE
ENGINE warning message
and a chime will sound. Pull the vehicle
off
the
roadway when it
is
safe to do
so.
Set the parking brake,
place the transmission in PARK
(P)
and allow the
engine
to
idle until the transmission temperature falls
below 260°F (127°C). If the transmission continues
to
operate above 265°F
(1
30°C), please contact your
nearest dealer or the Roadside Assistance Center.
Notice:
If
you keep driving your vehicle with the
transmission temperature gage above the normal
operating range, you can damage the transmission.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered under your warranty.
The following situations can cause the transmission to
operate at higher temperatures:
Towing a trailer,
hot outside air temperatures,
hauling a large or heavy load,
low transmission fluid level,
high transmission fluid level,
restricted air flow to the radiator.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Your vehicle is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation of the
fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.
I
I
This system is called
OBD
II
(On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and
is intended to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life
of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
The Check Engine light comes on to indicate that there is
a problem and service
is
required. Malfunctions often will
be indicated by the system before any problem is
apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your
vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your
service technician in correctly diagnosing any
malfunction.
Notice:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this
light on, after a while, your emission controls
may not work as well, your fuel economy may not
be as good and your engine may not run as
smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may
not be covered by your warranty.
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