Chevrolet 2013 Corvette Owner's Manual page 289

Driver Information Center (DIC). See
Engine Cooling System Messages
on page 5 37.
If the decision is made not to lift the
hood but to get service help right
away. See Roadside Assistance
Program (Mexico) on page 13 7 or
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
and Canada) on page 13 11.
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 fan is running. If the engine
is overheating, the fan should be
running. If it is not, do not continue
to run the engine and have the
vehicle serviced.
Notice: Running the engine
without coolant may cause
damage or a fire. Vehicle damage
would not be covered by the
warranty. See Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode on
page 10 30 for information on
driving to a safe place in an
emergency.
If Steam is Coming from the
Engine
WARNING
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. 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 the
vehicles engine is overheated,
the liquids in it can catch fire. You
or others could be badly burned.
Stop the engine if it overheats,
and get out of the vehicle until the
engine is cool.
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Vehicle Care
WARNING (Continued)
See Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode on
page 10 30 for information on
driving to a safe place in an
emergency.
If No Steam is Coming from
the Engine
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may 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
If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam:
1. Turn the air conditioning off.
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