Engine Overheating; If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine - Pontiac 1998 Firebird Owner's Manual

Engine Overheating
You
will find a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle's instrument panel. You may also find a low
coolant warning light on your vehicle's instrument panel
(5.7L
V8 engine only).
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
I
Steam 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 you
open 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.
NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because you keep
driving with no coolant, your vehicle
can
be
badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
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