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Question posted by dustkd on April 1st, 2014
What Does Transmission Hot Idle Engine Mean In A Chevy Traverse Mean?
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what causes this to happen?
what causes this to happen?
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual M
In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features... Vents ...8-12 Maintenance ...8-13 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 Engine Exhaust ...9-23 Automatic Transmission ...9-24 Drive Systems ...9-28 Brakes ...9-28 Ride Control Systems ...9-30 Cruise Control ...9-32 Object ...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
If the gauge pointer moves into the red area, it means that the engine coolant has overheated. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑18 for more information. The voltmeter may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. This is left...
Owner's Manual - Page 153
...: Lack of the ignition cycle. For more information. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that it does not come on steady for the remainder of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that oil is started. This sequence repeats with the TPMS. The light flashes for about a minute...
Owner's Manual - Page 164
..., stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 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. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE
Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
... the message on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you begin driving, the AWD system needs service. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE
Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is cold enough to Driving with this message appears, stop as soon as possible. Restart the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 247
...become too dry. While in recirculation mode the windows can be re‐selected when the engine is selected in these modes, the indicator flashes three times and turns off . See Rear...drip under the vehicle while idling or after the hot air has escaped. 7. If recirculation is turned on for about 10 minutes, before automatically turning off the engine.
The rear window defogger ...
Owner's Manual - Page 266
... tired or sleepy, find a safe place to do not shift down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. The brakes will have poor braking or even none going down ... downhill slope. If you do all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. Shift to let the engine assist the brakes on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in good shape. Keep ...
Owner's Manual - Page 269
... be towed out, see Tire Chains on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to the vehicle's traction system in sand, mud,... overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Driving and Operating
To save fuel, run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. Repeat this as...
Owner's Manual - Page 275
... has four different positions.
This position locks the ignition and transmission.
In order to turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. Hard stops with your dealer.
( (STOPPING THE ENGINE/
LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is all the way in...switch to LOCK/OFF to the switch or break the key. The key can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Following break‐in .
Owner's Manual - Page 277
.... When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. Notice: The engine is held in the vehicle. The idle speed will slow down as you hold the key in starting the engine and protects components... pedal all the way to prevent cranking motor damage. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the cranking motor to START. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 281
...or other things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite....fumes are not completely sealed. Never park the vehicle with the engine running in areas with the windows completely down. There are ... the vehicle if:
. The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. The vehicle idles in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that exhaust is coming ...
Owner's Manual - Page 282
.... Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have left the engine running . See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑46. Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the seats.
{ WARNING
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with the engine running , the vehicle can be dangerous...
Owner's Manual - Page 284
... gear that has been selected. Going less than 56 km/h (35 mph) and D (Drive) for more engine braking but lower fuel economy than D (Drive). The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel... the way down . When you could damage the transmission. This means that way, you shift from D (Drive) to L (Low), the transmission will be allowed to L (Low). 2.
Owner's Manual - Page 307
... Tow/ Haul Mode on a hill:
9-49
1. The vehicle can be used so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. If the engine is not shifted down, the brakes might have to reduce the possibility of the engine and the transmission overheating. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to...
Owner's Manual - Page 330
... radiator hose, is still some pressure left in the system. 3. Start the engine and let it run until the level is low, add more of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. 5. A hiss means there is no longer hot. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure...
Owner's Manual - Page 331
... in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Stay away from the engine if you see if the engine cooling fans are not, do decide to lift the hood , make sure the vehicle is cool. You may also display an ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE and ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE message in it can burn you badly, even if you...
Owner's Manual - Page 332
... the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. Continue to drive normally. If the warning does not come back on a hot day. If there is no longer displays, the vehicle can get a little too...
Owner's Manual - Page 336
... might go down because of fluid in the brake hydraulic system can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is done on page 11‑6.
When the brake fluid falls to Add Use only... brake warning light comes on page 5‑20. Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will be damaged. 10-24
Vehicle Care
There are only two reasons ...
Owner's Manual - Page 353
...rating of the tire. Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Some...to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to sidewall. The letter R means radial ply construction; The letter P as the first character in...
Owner's Manual - Page 412
... Compressor Kit, check the sealant expiration date printed on the instruction label of the gas strut. Engine air cleaner filter replacement. Automatic transmission fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a trailer, or used for damage, high effort...
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