If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine - Chevrolet VENTURE 2004 Owner's Manual

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

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CAUTION:
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Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay
awayfrom the engine if you see or hear steam
comingfrom 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.
See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode" under Engine Overheating on page 5-27
for information on driving to a safe place in an
emergency.