2003 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 279

Engine Overheating You will find a warning light about a hot engine, as well as a coolant temperature gage, on your instrument panel. Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if yousee or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 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 iscool. 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. 5-30