1993 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 210

Engine Overheating You will find the warning light about a hot engine on your Buick instrument panel, If you have the optional gage cluster, you may also have a coolanttemperature warning gage. badly damaged. Thecostly covered by your warranty. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: CAUTION: eam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine ifyou see or hear steamcoming from it. Just turnit 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. If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to "N" (Neutral). 208