If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicleis parked on a level surface.Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running.If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running.If they are not, do not continue to run the engine andhave the vehicle serviced.Notice: Engine damage from running the enginewithout coolant is not covered by the warranty.Notice: If the engine catches fire while drivingwith no coolant, the vehicle can be badly damaged.The costly repairs would not be covered by thevehicle warranty. See Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode on page 5-41 for information ondriving to a safe place in an emergency.If Steam Is Coming From The EngineCompartment{ CAUTION: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. Turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before you open the hood.If you keep driving when the vehicles engine isoverheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You orothers could be badly burned. Stop the engine if itoverheats, and get out of the vehicle until theengine is cool.See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Modeon page 5-41 for information on driving to a safeplace in an emergency.5-39
