1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 305

& CAr'TION: Heater and radiatorhoses, and otherengine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don't run theengine if there is a leak.I you run f the engine, it could lose all coolant.That could cause an engine fire, and could be burned. you Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle..., ,. I How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven'tfound a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at or above the FULL HOT mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@(silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant'' in the Tndex for more information.) A CAUTION: , , , ... . I i : '. I NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered your warranty. by If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, some other or liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant With mix. plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat warning. Your engine couldcatch fire and or you others could be burned. Use a 5 0 mix of clean water andDEX-COOL@coolant. ~. 5-16