If Steam Is Coming From The Engine; If No Steam Is Coming From The; Engine Compartment- Page 338

2010 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual

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If Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment

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WARNING:

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 the engine if it
overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the
engine is cool.

See

Overheated Engine Protection Operating

Mode on page 6

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for information on driving to

a safe place in an emergency.

If No Steam Is Coming From The
Engine Compartment

If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam
can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too
serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot
when the vehicle:

.

Climbs a long hill on a hot day.

.

Stops after high-speed driving.

.

Idles for long periods in traffic.

.

Tows a trailer.

If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of
steam:

1. Turn the air conditioning off.

2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and

to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as
necessary.

3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral)

while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the
road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and let the
engine idle.

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  • 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
  • 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed.
  • 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped.

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