Hey guys - went to start the car this morning in minus 33 (minus 41 with windchill) weather. I had the block heater on - it was reluctant but she started. However, a "restricted performance" warning came on (the first time ever). The car seems to drive OK. I;ve plugged the block heater back in.

I'm thinking some sensor somewhere is stuck in the cold, and when the weather warms up the problem will go away.

Is it too optimistic to think this?.

 

The weather warmed up (for Canada) to about minus 13, and she started first time with no nasty messages!

 

I didn't know cars can start in -33C degree weather!!!!

 

Sounds like a weak battery.

 

No - I've got a brand new battery. Though ALL batteries are weak when it's this cold!

 

How can you people live in -33 degrees? LOL

 

Heated seats!

 

I would imagine if humans there had "Restricted Performance" indicators, they'd be lit as well!

 

It's a nice change from -40.

 

Don't forget the heated steering wheel.

 

They do. The nose turns bright red when exposed to cold. The backup system is the ears turning red.

And, if the toes turn black, you're in limp home mode.

 

Did you check the error code? Would be interesting to know.

 

I didn't check it: everything seemed OK later in the day.

 

The code might still be there though.

 

So worth checking then?

 

Imho yes, as then at least you know what have caused it and you have a chance to prevent it from hapening again.