1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 303

I NOTICE: Ifyour engine catches fire because you keep 2. Turn on y o u heater to full hot at the highest fan as speed and open the window necessary. I driving withno coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the Index. I I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no 3. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest while gear driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3). If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Justto be safe, drive slowerfor about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn't come back on, youcan drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and your park vehicle right away. steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes I there's still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine f the enginecan get a little too hot when you: for two or three minutes while you're parked, to see if Climb a long hill on a hot day. if the warning stops. But then, you still have the warning, turn offthe engine and get everyone out of the Stop after high-speed driving. vehicle until it cools down. Also, see "Overheated Idle for long periods in traffic. Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in Towa trailer. this section. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try thisfor a minuteor so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. You may decide notto lift the hoodbut to get service help right away. 5-14