1997 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 221

Engine Overheating You will find the warning light about hot engine on the a instrument panel. 4 CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Waituntil you there is no signof steam or coolant before open the hood. If you keepdriving when your engineis overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badlyburned. Stop your engineif it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 1 . I NOTICE: If your engine catches because you keep fire driving with no coolant, your vehiclecan be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 5-14