Engine Overheating - Buick 1993 LeSabre Owner's Manual

Engine Overheating
You will find the warning light about a hot engine on
your Buick instrument panel,
If you have the optional gage cluster, you may also have
a coolant temperature warning gage.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine:
CAUTION:
eam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam coming
from
it.
Just turn it off and get everyone away
From the vehicle until
it
cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of steam or coolant before
opening the hood.
If
you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in
it
can catch fire. You or
others could be badly burned. Stop your engine
if it
overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the
engine is cool.
badly damaged. The costly
covered by your warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine:
If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no
steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a
hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
try this for a minute or so:
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan
speed and open the window as necessary.
3. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to "N" (Neutral).
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