Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 202

Engine Overheating
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You will find a coolant temperature
g.age
and a low
coolant warning light on your Pontiac'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
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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
opening 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.
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NOTICE:
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I f
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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