Engine Overheating - Chevrolet 2015 Captiva Owner's Manual

10-18 Vehicle Care
Caution
Plain water or the wrong mixture
can damage the cooling system.
Do not use plain water, alcohol or
methanol anti-freeze in coolant
system.
The engine may overheat or even
catch fire.
Caution
Coolant can be hazardous
material.
Avoid repeated or prolonged
contact with coolant.
Clean your skin and nails with
soap and water after coming in
contact with coolant.
Keep out of reach of children.
Caution (Continued)
Coolant can irritate the skin and
can cause illness or death if
swallowed.
It is not needed to add coolant
more frequently than the
recommended interval.
If you are adding coolant often,
this may be a sign that your
engine needs maintenance.
Contact a repairer for a check of
the cooling system.
(Continued)
Caution

Engine Overheating

If the engine coolant temperature
gauge pointer is in the red area, or if
you have any other reason to
suspect the engine may be
overheating:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn off the air conditioning.
3. Let the engine idle for a few
minutes.
4. Be sure the cooling fan is
operating.
Warning
If steam is visible, move away
from vehicle until engine is cool.
Steam can cause serious burns.
Using A/C while driving up
long hills or in heavy traffic can
cause the engine overheating.
If the fan is not operating and steam
is visible, perform the following:
1. Turn off engine.