2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files

Engine OverheatingYou will find the warning light about a hot engine on theinstrument panel.If Steam Is Coming From Your EngineCAUTION:Steam from an overheated engine can burn youbadly, even if you just open the hood. Stay awayfrom the engine if you see or hear steam comingfrom it. Just turn it off and get everyone awayfrom the vehicle until it cools down. Wait untilthere is no sign of steam or coolant before youopen the hood.If you keep driving when your engine isoverheated, the liquids in it can catch fire.You or others could be badly burned. Stop yourengine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicleuntil the engine is cool.NOTICE:If your engine catches fire because you keepdriving with no coolant, your vehicle can bebadly damaged. The costly repairs would notbe covered by your warranty.5-9