1995 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 213

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Aurora's instrunlent panel. Your information center will also display messages about engine overheating. See "Coolant Temperature Gage" i n the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Should a low coolant condition exist and the message HOT STOP ENGINE display, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage. This operating mode allows YOLIP vehicle to be driven to a safe place i n an emergency; you may drive up to 50 miles (80 k m ) . Towing a trailer i n the overheat protection lnode should be avoided. NOTICE: After driving in the "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode," to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair. The engine oil may be severely degraded. Change the oiland reset the oil life indicator. See "Engine Oil, When to Change" in the Index. 5-13