1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 237

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine you see or hear steam coming if from it. Just turn it and get everyone away off from thevehicle 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 it can catch fire. in You or others couldbe badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out the vehicle of until the engine cool. is 1 NOTICE: ~~~ If your engine catchesfire because you keep driving with nocoolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. Thecostly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the Index. 5-16