Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap; Engine Overheating - Chevrolet 2006 Corvette Owner's Manual

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap

Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,
coolant loss and possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly
secured.
The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully
installed on the coolant surge tank. See Engine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more
information on location.

Engine Overheating

You will find an engine coolant temperature gage on
the instrument panel cluster and a COOLANT OVER
TEMPERATURE message on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
on page 3-41 and DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-53 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.
See Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode on page 5-34 for information on driving to
a safe place in an emergency.
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. See Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 5-34 for information on
driving to a safe place in an emergency.