1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 222

If No Steam Is Ci ling Fro] YC r Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot you: when Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving, Idle for long periods in traffic. 0 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 the warning, turn 08 engine and get everyone outof the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. Tow a trailer. 11 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 open the window as necessary. 3. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE(D) for automatic transmissions. If you no longer have the overheat warning, youcan drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle rightaway. V8 Engine