1994 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 160

Problems on the Road NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badlydamaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 3. Tr! to keep your engine under load (in a drive gear where the engine runs slower). [f you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes. If the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive normally. [f the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there's still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you're parked, to see if the warning stops. But then, if you still have the warning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until itcools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. If No Steam Is Coming fromYour Engine: If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can gel a little too hot when you: 0 Climb a long hill on a hot day. 0 Stop after high speed driving. 0 Idle for long periods in 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 have an air conditioner, turn it off. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and openthe window as necessary. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see on the V6 engine: 1. Coolant recovery tank 2. Radiator pressure cap 3. Electric engine fan ...158