1994 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 178

you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes. If the If you get the overheat warning but see or warning doesn't come back on, you can drive normally. hear no steam, the problem maynot be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get If the warning continues, pull over, stop, a little too hot when you: and park your vehicle right away. 0 Climb a long hill on a hot day. If there's still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes 0 Stop after high speed driving. while you're parked, to see if the warning 0 Idle for long periods in traffic. stops. Cooling System Tow a trailer. But then, if you still have the warning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET When you decide it's safe tolift the hood, If you get the overheat warning with no EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE here's what you'll see: sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: until it cools down. (A) Coolant recovery tank 1. Turn off your air conditioner. You may decide not to lift the hood but to (B) Radiator pressure cap 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the get service help right away. highest fan speed and openthe (C) Electric engine fan window as necessary. If If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 1 1 c 3. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to "N" (Neutral). 177.. .