1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 175

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage orthe warning light about a hot Steam froman overheated engine on your Chewolet'sinstrument panel. You also have a low coolant engine can burn you badly, warning light on your instrument panel. / I ' even if you just open the hood. Stay away fromthe engine if you see or See the Index under Coolant hear steam coming from Just it. Temperature Gage for the gage cluster. 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 opening hood. the If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. or others You could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine cool. is I If Steam is Coming fromYour Engine: 'I If No Steam is Coming from Your Engine: If you getthe overheat warningbut see or hearno stem, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can geta little toohot when you: Climb a long hill a hot day. on Stop after high speed driving. Idle for long periodsin traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you havean air conditioner, turn it Off. II IL highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3 Try to keep your engine under load . ( i n a drive gear where engine the I runs slower). 2. T m on your heaterto full hot at the