Reduced engine power, Reduced power stop when safe – Buick 2009 Enclave User Manual

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REDUCED ENGINE POWER

This message displays when the vehicle’s engine
power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but
there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your
destination. The performance may be reduced the next
time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a
reduced speed while this message is on, but acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays
on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer/retailer for
service as soon as possible.

This message displays and a chime sounds only when
the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons
to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the
screen.

This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine
is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition
still exists when the engine is turned off.

If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.

REDUCED POWER STOP WHEN SAFE

This message displays when your vehicle is in an
overheated engine operating mode. This operating mode
allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an
emergency. In this mode, you will notice a significant
loss in power and engine performance. See Overheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode
on page 5-34 for more
information. Anytime this message is on, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer/retailer for service as
soon as possible.

This message displays and a chime sounds only when
the ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons
to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the
screen.

This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine
is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition
still exists when the engine is turned off.

If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.

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