1994 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 215

If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get the overheat warning butsee or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving. 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 heaterto full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to " N ' (Neutral). If you no longer have the overheat warning,you can drive. Just to besafe, drive slower for about ten minutes. If the warning doesn'tcome back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over,stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there's still no sign of steam, push the accelerator until theengine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed. Bring the engine speed back to normal idle speed after two or three minutes. Now 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 it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. Cooling System-Gas Engines When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: " I A. Coolant recovery tank B. Engine fan(s) C. Radiator pressure cap 5-12