Buick LaCrosse: 3.6L V6 Engine
If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an engine coolant temperature warning light no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes.
Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front. 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.
2.4L L4 Engine
If the engine coolant temperature warning light no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from th ...Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
This emergency operating mode allows the vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternate ...See also:
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING:
Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the v ...
Trailer Towing (eAssist)
The vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to tow a trailer. ...
Warning stages
Prewarning
This warning is issued, for example, when there
is the impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Acute warning with braking function
Warning ...