1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 237

If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower about 10 minutes. for If you get the overheat warning but or hear no see If the warning doesn't come back on, you can steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes drive normally. the engine can get little too hot when you: a If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your Climb a long hill on a hot day. vehicle rightaway. 0 Stop after high-speed driving. If there's still no sign of steam, youcan idle the engine for two or three minutes while you're parked, see if to 0 Idle for long periods in traffic. if the warning stops. But then, you still have the 0 Tow a trailer. warning, turn oflthe engine and get everyoneout o the f If you get the overheat warning with no sign steam, of vehicle until it cools down. try this for a minuteor so: You may decide not tolift the hood butto get service 1. If you have an air conditioner, turn off. it help right away. 2. Turn on your heater to hot at the highestfan full speed and open window as necessary. the If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 3. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for four-speed automatic or DRIVE (D) for three-speed automatic transaxles. 5-15