1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 220
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Manual
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'A C * UTION: - - I Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, canbe very hot. Don't touch them. Ifyou do, you can be burned. Don't run the engineif there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire,and you could be burned. Get anyleak fixed before you drive thevehicle. The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD line. If it isn't, you may have leak in the radiator hoses, heater a hoses, radiator, water pump somewhere else in the or cooling system. r ~~ I NOTICE: ~ Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, with the engineon, check to see if the electric engine fan is running.If the engine is overheating, thefan should be running. Ifit isn't, your vehicle needs service.