engine overheat SATURN AURA HYBRID 2010 User Guide

Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn of engine
overheating.
There is an engine coolant temperature warning light
on the vehicle’s instrument panel. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light on page 4-30for more
information.
You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning
appears, but instead get service help right away.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 8-7.
If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle
is parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are
running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should
be running. If they are not, do not continue to run
the engine and have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:Engine damage from running the engine
without coolant is not covered by the warranty.
Notice:If the engine catches re because of being
driven with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly
damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment
{WARNING:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam coming
from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from
the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no
sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is overheated,
the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could
be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats,
and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.
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If No Steam Is Coming From The
Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam
can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too
serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot
when the vehicle:
•Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
•Stops after high-speed driving.
•Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of
steam:
1. Turn the air off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and
to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as
necessary.
3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral)
while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the
road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and let
the engine idle.If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the
overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer
displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive
the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
vehicle distance from the car in front of you. If the
warning does not come back on, continue to drive
normally.
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” later in this section.
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Engine (cont.)
Coolant......................................................6-23
Coolant Heater............................................3-26
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................4-30
Cooling System...........................................6-22
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-12
Exhaust.....................................................3-33
Oil .............................................................6-15
Overheating................................................6-28
Starting......................................................3-22
Engine Identification........................................6-81
Engine Oil
Life System................................................6-18
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes...........6-18
Entering Personalization Menu..........................4-45
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................4-13
Event Data Recorders.....................................8-17
Exiting Personalization Menu............................4-50
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature...................3-16
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override.................3-16
Express-Down Window....................................3-15
Express-Up Window........................................3-15
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................2-30
Exterior Mirrors...............................................1-11F
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and
Industry and Science Canada........................6-52
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-20
Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite
Radio Service Only).....................................4-57
Finding a Station............................................4-54
Finish Damage...............................................6-80
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 4-3
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 4-5
Flat Tire........................................................6-65
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................6-22
Windshield Washer......................................6-30
FM Stereo.....................................................4-82
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 2-9
Format..........................................................4-62
Fuel............................................................... 6-6
Additives...................................................... 6-7
California Fuel.............................................. 6-7
Economy Light............................................4-37
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-11
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