I was driving uphill on the Grapevine (I-5) about 60 mph and needed to pass a slow car in my new CX-9 GT. I didn't floor it, but the engine was definitely revving. Suddenly I received a "High Engine Temperature/Engine Output may be limited" warning message. Indeed the engine temp had spiked near the red line. The outside temp was 94 degrees. I feel like the car started to limit output, but I also I let off the throttle and slowed to 60 mph. Immediately the engine temperature started dropping.
Has anyone else experienced this warning message? This is the first time experiencing this type of warning in any vehicle. I'm certain I've accelerated while going uphill likely in 100 degree weather using other cars but never noticed the engine temp spiking. Certainly my older cars would not have been smart enough to provide a warning or cut the power.
Has anyone else experienced this warning message? This is the first time experiencing this type of warning in any vehicle. I'm certain I've accelerated while going uphill likely in 100 degree weather using other cars but never noticed the engine temp spiking. Certainly my older cars would not have been smart enough to provide a warning or cut the power.