1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 190

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage the and warning light about ahot engine on your instrument panel. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Engine CoolantTemperature Warning Light" in the Index. You also have aLOW COOLANT light on your instrument panel. See "Low Coolant Light"in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hearsteam coming from it. Just turn itoff and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Waituntil there is no signof steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keepdriving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and pet out of the vehicle until the engine iscool. L NOTICE: If your engine catchesfire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged.The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty.