Engine Overheating; If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine - Geo Prizm 1997 Owner's Manual

Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage
or
the warning
light about a hot engine on your Geo instrument panel.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
.
S team 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.
I
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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