1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 199
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Chevrolet's instrument panel.See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage''in the Index. You will also find a low coolant level warning light on your Chevrolet's instrument panel.See "LOW Coolant Warning Light" in the Index. I I If Steam Is Coming From ' hgine Steam froman overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. Stay away just from the engine if you see hear steam coming or from it.Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Waituntil there is no sign steam or coolant before you of open the hood. If you keepdriving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire.You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out the vehicle untilthe of engine is cool. 1 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. I