1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 199

If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If YOLI get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be t o o serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: 0 I f you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive normally. Climb a long hill on a hot, day. Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. I f there's still no sign of steam, push the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice a s fast as normal idle speed. Bring the engine speed back to normal idle speed after two or three minutes. Now see if the warning stops. But then, if you still have the warning, t L m off the engine u l l d get el)eryolw out of the vehicle until it cools down. 0 0 I f you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute 01- so: I . Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If;'you're i n a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL ( N ) ; otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or THIRD (3). You may decide not t o lift the hood but to get service help right away. 5-13