Chevrolet Spark Lite, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Problems on the Road
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CAUTION
Continued operation of an
overheated engine, even for a
short time , may result in a fire
and the possibility of personal
injury and/or severe vehicle
damage.
CAUTION
Steam and scalding liquids from
a hot cooling system can blow
out and burn you badly. Never
turn the cap when the engine
and cooling system are hot.
CAUTION
The electric engine cooling fan
can start even if the engine is
not running. Be careful around
it.
If you see or hear steam coming
from the engine, stop and turn the
engine off. Do not open the hood
until the engine has cooled down.
If you get the overheat warning
with no sign of steam:
1. Pull over and stop the vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so.
2. Turn off your air conditioner.
3. Run the engine at idle speed
for about 3 minutes.
The engine cooling fan should
be running.
NOTICE
Using the air conditioning while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffic can make the engine
overheat.
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Section 5
If the fan is not operating and
steam is visible:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Move away from the vehicle
without opening the hood.
3. Let the engine cool down.
4. When steam is no longer visi-
ble, carefully open the hood.
5. Have the vehicle serviced as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Steam from an overheated
engine can burn you badly.
Stay away from the engine if
you see or hear steam coming
from it.
If the fan is operating with no sign
of steam:
1. Open the hood.
2. Let the engine idle until it is
cool.
3. Check the coolant level.
See "Engine Coolant" in
Section 4.
If the fan is operating but the
engine temperature does not fall:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood.
3. Let the engine cool down.
4. Check the coolant level.
If the coolant level is low, there
may be a leak in the cooling
system.
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