1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 248
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Manual
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Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle's instrument panel. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see"Engine Overheating" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away from theengine if you see or hearsteam coming from it. Just turn itoff and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down.Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could bebadly burned. Stop yourengine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine I I your engine catches fire because you keep f driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 5-11