1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 223

If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. A CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. Ifyou do, you can be burned, run Don't run the engine there is a leak. If you if the engine, it couldlose all coolant, That could cause an engine fire,and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed beforeyou drive thevehicle. NOTICE: The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD line. If it isn't, you may have a leak in theradiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered your warranty. by If there seems tobe no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine fan is running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running.If it isn't, your vehicle needs service. 5-1 . .