1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 209

.. I€ you no longer have overheat warning; you 'can tlqe drive. Just to be safe, drive slower far about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn't come on, you can back drive normally. If'the wafning conthues, .pull over, stop paxk your and vehicle right away. @ ; Stop after high-speed driving. 1dle.forlong periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get-theoverheat warning with no sign steam,. of .trythis fora,.minute'Qr so: 1. Turn off youi--ah conditimer, 2. Trxrn on your heater tof l hot at-the highest ul fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. IXyou're,in a traffic jam, shift toNEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shiftto the highest gear while driving I- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (Q) or TBTRD (3). .@ ' If there's still no signof steam, you can idle the engine €or two or three &Utes while you'reparked, to see if the warning stops. But.then,if you still have the warning, turn 08 engine and get everyone out the of the vehicle until it 'cools down. ,.Youmay decide not to the hood but to get service lift help right away. 5-14