If the CHK GAGE message is displayed, you could have overheated engine coolant. When this happens, you will also hear a chime to help alert you to this message.

If the CHK GAGE message displays in the message center, check your Engine Coolant Temperature Gage. If the needle is in the red zone, your engine may be overheating. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and Engine Overheating for more information.

Notice: Driving with either the CHK GAGE message or the COOLANT message displayed in the message center and the Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on your instrument panel in the red zone could cause your vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating . Your vehicle could be damaged and the damages might not be covered by your warranty.