Engine Overheating - Pontiac 1997 Bonneville Owner's Manual

Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning
light about a hot engine on your Pontiac's instrument
panel. See "Coolant Temperature G'age" and "Coolant
Temperature 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
fro'm the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there
is no sign of steam
or
coolant before you
open
the
ho'od.
I f 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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