1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 222

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gageand a low coolant warning light on your Pontiac's instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam froman overheated engine can burn you badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away from the engineif you see or hear steam coming 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 you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. or You others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. L ~ ~~ 1 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because keep you driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. I 5-14 1