2008 Saturn SKY Support Question
2008 Saturn SKY Support Question
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Question posted by b5jane2 on August 2nd, 2014
'reduced Engine Power'
Started up car and engine light came on. A message appeared that said "reduced engine power". Car would not go any faster than 45 mph after having to continuely shift gears.
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Owner's Manual - Page 75
..., you hold the key in starting it could change the way the engine operates. This feature assists in START for long periods of the key. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for many seconds...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
.... To restart when you can also use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
{CAUTION:
Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is moving , use REVERSE (R) to rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. Notice: Shifting out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your warranty. The repairs would not be covered...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you could result in skidding, see "Skidding" under Loss of DRIVE (D) when driving on hilly, winding roads and when going slowly enough. However, it reduces the vehicle's speed without using your vehicle serviced right away. Have your...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
... ...3-71 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-72 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-72
Fog Lamp Light ...3-35 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-36 Highbeam On Light ...3-36 Trunk Ajar Light ...3-36 Fuel Gage ...3-37 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-37 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-38 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-38 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-41 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-45
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Owner's Manual - Page 107
...lamps on, a warning chime will sound. Shifting the lever back to off/on will turn the Automatic Headlamp System back on. An AUTO LIGHTS ON message will sound. This lets you know that... vehicles with manual transmission. When operating in AUTO, a brief turn off .
An AUTO LIGHTS OFF message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a chime will display on the Driver ...
Owner's Manual - Page 123
...fly when the engine is started. Check your DIC messaging to determine which system is limiting wheel spin. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-8 and Traction Control System (TCS) on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the ESC system have been disabled. This light, along with this warning light should come on...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
... headlamps are in the vehicle's performance may be a TRUNK AJAR message in your vehicle.
If this light stays on, see DIC Warnings and Messages on and a chime will sound if the trunk is ajar. Reduced Engine Power Light
This light will come on briefly when the engine is started.
Stop the vehicle and turn off the ignition. The vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
... messages. CHECK TIRE PRESS (Pressure)
This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the engine oil has expired and it should turn the message off...LIGHTS OFF
This message displays if the automatic headlamp system is turned off . See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4-23, and Inflation - When this message is no longer present. If a tire pressure message appears...
Owner's Manual - Page 172
...message is limiting wheel spin. When this happens, the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine power by closing the throttle and managing engine spark to safely use it senses that limits wheel spin. If your vehicle has TCS, there is automatically enabled whenever you start... (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on for more information. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-7. It ...
Owner's Manual - Page 173
... page 3-38.
4-7 Traction Control Operation
Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to lose traction. When this message are displayed, you may notice a reduction in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as described previously when you start your vehicle, and it will display the appropriate...
Owner's Manual - Page 174
... Indicator/Warning Light on , and the ESC OFF and/or SERVICE ESC message displays. For...mph (32 km/h). It is designed to move , the system performs several diagnostic checks to SECOND (2) gear at low engine speeds or suddenly applying the clutch, you to turn on or activate, the ESC/TCS light... which provides maximum power and performance. During a sudden shift, such as shifting from FIRST (1) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
... may also turn the system off , the TRACTION OFF and ESC OFF messages appear, and the ESC/TCS light comes on for normal driving conditions, but it determines that ESC is not covered. See ... driving in sand, mud, ice or snow and you attempt to shift with the rear wheels spinning with the system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on . It may be operating. Also, see your warranty book ...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
... rocking method. By slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions, you shift, and press lightly on page 4-28.
{CAUTION:
If you let your vehicle out after a few tries...avoid going above 35 mph (55 km/h) as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire ...
Owner's Manual - Page 254
... conditions that the air pressure in the tire(s) are missing or
damaged. A DIC warning message is corrected. The DIC message and the TPMS malfunction light should go off when the TPMS sensors are :
• The TPMS sensor matching process was started , and then turn off once the TPMS sensor matching process is first...
Owner's Manual - Page 298
... on page 5-19 for one year.
6-4 It is possible that, if you are required. When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears, certain services, checks, and inspections are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may be required more since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was Maintenance I. Always use...
Owner's Manual - Page 303
... you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in any other position, contact your dealer/retailer for service. At Least Once a...pushed all the way to start the engine in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The vehicle should start , be sure you or others could move suddenly. Before you start only in each gear. At Least Once a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 331
...Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-94 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-21 Air Conditioning ...3-17 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-25 Readiness Light ...3-24 Airbag System ...1-36 What Will You ... Antenna System ...3-72 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-28
Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-90 Care of Safety Belts ...5-87 Chemical ...
Owner's Manual - Page 334
... Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-32 Coolant ...5-24 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-30 Drive Belt Routing ...6-15 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-27 Oil ...5-15 Oil Life System ...5-19 Overheating ...5-26 Reduced Power Light ...3-36 Running While Parked ...2-28 Starting ...2-18 Entry/Exit Lighting ...3-15 Event Data Recorders ...7-16 Extender...
Owner's Manual - Page 337
... Airbag Status Indicator ...3-25 Reduced Engine Power ...3-36 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-23 Security ...3-35 Tire Pressure ...3-31 Trunk Ajar ...3-36 Lighting Entry/Exit ...3-15 Lights ...3-13 Flash-to-Pass ... ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-32 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-23 Operation ...2-23 Manual, Using ...iii Message DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-41 Mirror Reading...
Owner's Manual - Page 339
... Limited-Slip ...4-8
Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Rearview Mirrors ...2-29 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-28 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-36 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ...2-4 Replacement Bulbs ...5-48 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ...7-14...
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