The pressure in the cooling system is necessary to prevent the coolant from boiling. When the pressure is released, the boiling point of the coolant is lowered, which can cause it to boil over. This can lead to overheating and engine damage.
It's important to keep the radiator cap on while the car is running to maintain the pressure in the cooling system and prevent the coolant from boiling. If you need to add coolant, be sure to do so slowly and carefully, and only when the engine is cool.