1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 211

/ 1 CAUTION: 1 I How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't founda problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at or above FULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ coolant at the coolant surge tank, but besure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information.) Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine If parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. you do, youcan be burned. f Don%run theengine if there is a leak. I you run the engine, it could lose all coolant.That could cause an engine fire,and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle. A CAUTION: Steam and scalding lipuids from a cooling hot system can blow out and burn badly. They you are under pressure, andyou turn the coolant if surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap,hot. Wait for the is cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap tocool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. I NOTICE: . Engine damage from running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see ifthe electric engine fan is running.If the engine is overheating, the fan should berunning. If it isn't, your vehicle needsservice. -- -- 5-18