2000 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual - Page 214

~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Steam froman overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from theengine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant beforeyou open thehood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in can catch fire. it You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, andget out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. If your engine catches because you keep fire driving with no coolant, yourvehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get little too hot when you: a Climb a long hill on a hot day. 0 Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. 5-13