Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap; Engine Overheating - Chevrolet 2007 Kodiak Owner's Manual

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap

The coolant surge tank pressure cap is located in
the engine compartment, on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
Notice: Your vehicle's surge tank pressure cap
is designed for use with medium-duty cooling
systems only. If the surge tank pressure cap is
not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible
engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is
properly and tightly secured.

Engine Overheating

You will find an engine coolant temperature gage,
as well as a low coolant warning light, on your
vehicle's instrument panel. See Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage on page 173 and Low Coolant
Warning Light on page 173 for more information.
Your vehicle also has a check gages warning light
on the instrument panel. See Check Gages
Warning Light on page 180 for more information.
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
CAUTION:
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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.