1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 220

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine your Pontiac's instrument on panel. See "Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Coolant Steam froman overheated engine can burnyou Temperature Warning Light" in the Index. badly, even if you open the hood. Stay away just from theengine if you see or hearsteam coming If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine from it. Just turn itoff and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch You or fire. others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. I I NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 5-15