1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 202

If it isn't,you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump somewhere else in or the cooling system. An electric fan under the hood can start up even can when the engine is not running and injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolantinside the coolant surge tank boiling, is don't do anything else until it cools down. Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don't run the engineif there is a leak. If you run the engine, it couldlose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire,and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle. I NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your warranty. If there seems to no leak, with the engine on, check to be see if the electric engine fansare running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running.If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. at The coolant level should be or above FULL COLD. 5-15