Engine Overheating; If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment; If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment - Chevrolet 2013 Impala Owner's Manual

By this time, the coolant level
inside the coolant surge tank
may be lower. If the level is
lower, add more of the proper
mixture to the coolant surge tank
until the level reaches the mark
pointed to on the front of the
coolant surge tank.
5. Replace the cap. Be sure the
cap is hand tight and fully
seated.
There is a coolant temperature
gauge and a engine coolant
temperature warning light on the
instrument panel cluster that
indicate an overheated engine
condition. See
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more information.
If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears,
get service help right away. See
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If the decision is made to lift the
hood, make sure the vehicle is
parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine
cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, the fans
should be running. If not, do not
continue to run the engine and have
the vehicle serviced.
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See
information on driving to a safe
place in an emergency.
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem might not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
Stops after high-speed driving.
Idles for long periods in traffic.
Tows a trailer.
If the overheat warning displays with
no sign of steam:
1. Turn the air conditioning off.
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