2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 329

328 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) - an impending overheat condition: If Equipped During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C long grades on a hot day, the engine oil temperature may system adds heat to the engine cooling system and become too hot. If this happens, the "HOTOIL" message turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. flashes in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum reduced to 53 mph (85 km/h) until the engine oil heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control temperature is reduced. to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat NOTE: The vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum of 53 mph (85 km/h). You may of course, reduce your from the engine cooling system. vehicle speed further if needed. WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.