1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 225

If Steam Is Coming FromYour 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 steam coming or from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away until from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait you there is no signof steam or coolant before open the hood. If you keepdriving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in itcan catch fire.You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engineif it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine iscool. A I 'L '\ A F-J NOTICE: If your engine catches because you keep fire driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the Index. 5-14