If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine; If No Steam Is Coming From Your; Steam from an overheated engine can- Page 352

2007 Buick Lucerne User Manual

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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

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CAUTION:

Steam from an overheated engine can
burn you badly, even if you just open the
hood. Stay away from the engine if you
see or hear steam coming from it. Turn it
off and get everyone away from the
vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of steam or coolant
before you open the hood.

If you keep driving when the vehicles
engine is overheated, the liquids in it can
catch fire. You or others could be badly
burned. Stop your engine if it overheats,
and get out of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.

See

Overheated Engine Protection

Operating Mode on page 353

for

information on driving to a safe place in
an emergency.

Notice:

If your engine catches fire because

you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle
can be badly damaged. The costly repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. See

Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
on page 353

for information on driving to a

safe place in an emergency.

If No Steam Is Coming From Your
Engine

If you get an engine overheat warning but see or
hear no steam, the problem may not be too
serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too
hot when you:

Climb a long hill on a hot day.

Stop after high-speed driving.

Idle for long periods in traffic.

Tow a trailer.

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  • Climb a long hill on a hot day.
  • Stop after high-speed driving.
  • Idle for long periods in traffic.
  • Tow a trailer.

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