1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 202
1996 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
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Engine Overheating .\ You will find a coolant temperature g.age and a low coolant warning light on your Pontiac's instrument panel. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ~ Steam from anoverheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steamcoming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until itcools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood, If you keep driving when your engineis overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire, You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. 1 NOTICE: ~ ~~ I your engine catches fire because you keep f driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 5-12