1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 240

Engine Overheating You will find awarning light about a engine, as well hot as a coolanttemperature gage, on your Buick instrument panel. If your vehicle is equipped with the optional Driver Information Center, an Engine Coolant Low warning will appear on the display. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see hear or steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could bebadly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine iscool. 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. 5-12