Engine Overheating
You will
find
a coolant temperature gage and the
warning light about
a
hot engine
on
your instrument
panel. You will
also
find a low coolant warning lig
your
instrument panel.
If
Steam
Is
Coming From
Your
Engine
;ht on
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
from the vehicle until
it
cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of steam or coolant before
opening 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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