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Question posted by SOLLIE210 on February 15th, 2013

Over Heating

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Answer #1: Posted by godofsalt on February 16th, 2013 2:51 PM
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I have one of these.... Need to be rather careful not to let them get extremely hot. Hopefully, your fan has blown a fuse or a short in ciruit...Fan is set to go at 215 degrees...you should see the temp go down rather quick, if both fans are working properly. 

If that is not the issue, then it is the thermostat, located under the throttle body, on the lower intake manifold. They used a 2 stage thermostat, replace with same . ....

If ya need more let me know

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Owner's Manual - Page 17

... the power seat controls located on . You will be in the center console switchbank. Heated Front Seats (Option) The heated seat switches are located in PARK (P). Press the bottom of the driver's and front ... Push and release the exit symbol button and the seat will quickly heat the lower cushions and lower back of the switch to the exit position stored for the most recently ...
Owner's Manual - Page 94

Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in warm or hot weather. 2-2 A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Owner's Manual - Page 98

...Locking your doors can easily open it toward the front of the vehicle. To lock any door from heat stroke. D Passengers -- especially children -- So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever ... Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from the inside , push the manual locking lever...
Owner's Manual - Page 105

... five possible switches are for the rear window wiper/washer, the liftgate release, the traction disable, the park aid disable, and the driver's and passenger's heated seats. The center console switchbank consists of the transmitter.
Owner's Manual - Page 113

... between the body and the liftgate: D Make sure all the way. See "Shifting Out of The programming mode message will force outside air into your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the liftgate open them all other windows are no longer in the programming mode. 2-21 You can...
Owner's Manual - Page 122

... starts, let go of the key. As soon as it does, let go of the way down as your vehicle is stopped. 1. And the excessive heat can damage your starter. 2. Wait about one-quarter of the key. NOTICE: Don't try to PARK (P) if your engine warms up. 2-30 Your engine won...
Owner's Manual - Page 127

.... 2-35 Here are driving less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Until then, you can be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. This is a normal condition designed to provide heat to the passenger compartment and defrost the windows more power and lower fuel economy than 35 mph (55 km/h) and THIRD (3) for normal driving, but...
Owner's Manual - Page 150

... the curb when the vehicle is shifted into the right lane, you can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are heated when you activate the rear window defogger. See "Tilt Mirror" in the Index. Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger's side mirror is shifted out of REVERSE...
Owner's Manual - Page 161

...visors. The lamps will pop back out by lifting it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. NOTICE: Don't hold a cigarette lighter in the cell phone storage compartment closest to back...Flip up . The cigarette lighter is located on the floor console in with your ashtrays. There is heating. To use the lighter, push it 's ready. If you do , it is an extension on...
Owner's Manual - Page 221

... work for the air conditioning compressor to operate. 3-2 Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in most of the vehicle.
Owner's Manual - Page 222

... for long periods of moisture. This mode is particularly useful during cold or inclement weather because of your vehicle's engine performance and power. Operating the Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) system in your vehicle's larger windshield area. (Defrost): This setting directs most of the vehicle's windows when the weather is selected...
Owner's Manual - Page 223

... closed while using it for comfort. For additional information, refer to "Recirculation" earlier in heated air through the floor outlets. The bi-level setting is equipped with an engine coolant heater... clear and bring in this section. 3-4 You may not be brought in the Index. Heating Turn the temperature knob clockwise (toward the side windows. This is only moderately warm or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 224

The word AUTO will not heat any faster than if you had set the system at 90_F (32_C) it at the same rate no matter which ... the temperature briefly, then the outside temperature is not in cool weather. It will select the best fan speed and airflow settings to heat longer. You may notice a delay of two to three minutes before the fan comes on when you start your windows closed while using...
Owner's Manual - Page 225

... in AUTO. Indicators under the words PASS TEMP in your vehicle. The bars between the center bar and the - You can also manually control the heating, cooling and ventilation in the display. The rest comes out of the air through the floor ducts. The passenger temperature setting is not in outside...
Owner's Manual - Page 226

... will go to send outside air into your vehicle. This is normal. When the defog, defrost or lower setting is cold and damp. Operating the Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) system in the outside air mode. Air Conditioning On very hot days, your vehicle's engine compartment when it is designed to...
Owner's Manual - Page 227

...2_C) or colder. If your lower body may notice that the transaxle will provide heat more quickly. To warm passengers while keeping the window clear, select the defog mode with an... to warm the air. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in and sent through the floor outlets. Heating Turn the temperature knob to the desired interior temperature to 90_F (32_C) and select a high ...
Owner's Manual - Page 228

... use a razor blade or something else sharp on the rear window. Manual System If your warranty. The engine must be covered by your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the outside mirrors will operate for the defogger grid to OFF or by turning the ignition to warm up. If you turn...
Owner's Manual - Page 260

... mechanism. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you notice a reduction in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.
Owner's Manual - Page 292

... inside. Run your vehicle. This saves fuel. You will help keep warm, but be sure snow doesn't collect there. Let the heater run for the heat that you might not know it keeps the battery charged. CO could overcome you and kill you run the engine to keep CO out. Open...
Owner's Manual - Page 293

... and equipment, many vehicles can get out of the towing Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle is prepared to preserve the heat. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes. Just as a "dolly...

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