18 vehicle care – Buick 2010 Enclave User Manual

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Vehicle Care

If you do decide to lift the hood ,
make sure the vehicle is 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
and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Engine damage from
running the engine without
coolant is not covered by the
warranty.

Notice: If the engine catches fire
while driving with no coolant, the
vehicle can be badly damaged.
The costly repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. See Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode on
page 10‑19
for information on
driving to a safe place in an
emergency.

If Steam Is Coming From The
Engine Compartment

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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.

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WARNING (Continued)

See Overheated Engine
Protection Operating Mode on
page 10‑19
for information on
driving to a safe place in an
emergency.

If No Steam Is Coming From
The Engine Compartment

If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:

.

Climbs a long hill on a hot day.

.

Stops after high-speed driving.

.

Idles for long periods in traffic.

.

Tows a trailer.

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