If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
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 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
See also:
STS adds direct-injection V-6
For 2008, STS will be the first GM vehicle equipped with a new 3.6-liter
direct-injected V-6 engine. The new base powerplant, with 298 horsepower (222
kW), delivers 40 more horsepower; and torque ...
Pulling a Trailer
Here are some important points:
There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having
to do with trailering. Make sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live
but ...
Starter Switch Check
WARNING!
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check,
be sure there is enough r ...






