1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 222

Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Should a low coolant condition exist and the message HOT STOP ENGINE is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage. This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to safe place in a an emergency; you maydrive up to 50 miles (80 km). Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. Y Engine Overh -. hg You will find a coolant temperaturegage on your Aurora's instrument panel.Your information center will also display messagesabout engine overheating. See "Coolant Temperature Gage" in the Index. NOTICE: After drivingin the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engineto cool before attempting any repair. The engine oil may be severely degraded. Change the oil and reset the oil life indicator. See "Engine Oil, When to Change" in the Index.