2003 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 274

Heater - z ~ n or hoses, anc - ther engine d parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don't run the engine if there is aleak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you couldbe burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn't, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the useof coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn't, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. 5-31