1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 208

Engine Overheating You will find a c0oiant temperature gage the warning and light about a hot engine on your hstmnent panel. a ,CAurpPON: ~ If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam froman overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away from theengine 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 thehood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in can catchfire. You or it others could be badly burhed.Stop your engine if it overheats, andget out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. - I ,.NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, yourvehicle can be badly damaged. Thecostly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 543