Engine Exhaust
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
- The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels,
deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes).
- The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different.
- The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage.
- The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired.
- There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket
modifications that are not completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into
the vehicle:
- Drive it only with the windows completely down.
- Have the vehicle repaired immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a
garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation.
Running the Vehicle While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide
(CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an
enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation.
For more information, see Engine Exhaust.
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic
transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly
set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move.
See Shifting Into Park.
If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips.
See also:
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) system uses sensors
on the rear bumper to assist with
parking and avoiding objects while
in R (Reverse). It operates at
speeds less than 8 ...
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
WARNING
The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is
not used or the vehicle is not driven properly.
For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not ...
When the System Does Not Seem
to Work Properly
Occasional missed alerts can
occur under normal circumstances
and will increase in wet conditions.
The system does not need to be
serviced due to an occasional
missed alert. The number of mis ...