Engine Overheating; If Steam Is Coming From Your Vehicle - Chevrolet 1998 Cavalier Owner's Manual

Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low
coolant warning light on your vehicle's instrument
panel. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and
"Low Coolant Warning Light'' in the Index.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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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