Cadillac Escalade Quiz
Vehicle Care

If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment

In this manual: Vehicle Care
Introduction — 5In Brief — 64Keys, Doors, and Windows — 50Seats and Restraints — 75Storage — 10Instruments and Controls — 74Lighting — 21Infotainment System — 129Climate Controls — 10Driving and Operating — 143Vehicle Care — 165Service and Maintenance — 16Technical Data — 8Customer Information — 40OnStar — 13
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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.

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

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