1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 233

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Pontiac's instrument panel. See "Coolant TemperatiAre Gage" in the Index. You also have a low coolait level light on your instrument panel. See"Low Coolant Light" in the Index. Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine you see or hear steam coming if from it. Just turn it and get everyone away off from thevehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is it You or overheated, the liquids in can catch fire. others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: If your engine catches because you keep fire driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 5-13