Engine cooling system messages, Engine cooling system, Messages -29 – CHEVROLET 2012 Impala User Manual

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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012

Instruments and Controls

5-29

TRUNK OPEN

This message displays when the
trunk is not closed completely. Make
sure that the trunk is closed
completely. See Trunk on page 2‑9.

Engine Cooling System
Messages

ENGINE HOT A/C (Air
Conditioning) OFF

This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning
compressor is automatically turned
off. When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the A/C operation
automatically resumes. You can
continue to drive your vehicle. If this
message continues to appear, have
the system repaired by your dealer
as soon as possible to avoid
compressor damage.

ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE
ENGINE

Notice: If you drive your vehicle
while the engine is overheating,
severe engine damage may
occur. If an overheat warning
appears on the instrument panel
cluster and/or DIC, stop the
vehicle as soon as possible. Do
not increase the engine speed
above normal idling speed.
See Engine Overheating on
page 10‑15
for more information.

This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down.

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP
ENGINE

Notice: If you drive the vehicle
while the engine is overheating,
severe engine damage may
occur. If an overheat warning

appears on the instrument panel
cluster and/or DIC, stop the
vehicle as soon as possible.
See Engine Overheating on
page 10‑15
for more information.

This message displays along with a
continuous chime when the engine
has overheated. Stop and turn the
engine off immediately to avoid
severe engine damage. See Engine
Overheating on page 10‑15
.

SERVICE A/C (Air
Conditioning) SYSTEM

This message displays when the
electronic sensors that control the
air conditioning and heating
systems are no longer working.
Have the climate control system
serviced by your dealer if you notice
a drop in heating and air
conditioning efficiency.

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