1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 204
1996 Chevrolet Corvette Manual
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Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument cluster and LOW COOLANTlight on a the Driver Information Center. Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine you see or hear steam coming if from it. Just turn it and get everyone away off from thevehicle until itcools down. Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before opening thehood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch You or fire. others couldbe badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get outthe vehicle until the of engine iscool. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine I NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. Thecostly repairs would notbe covered by your warranty.