Starting And Operating - Chevrolet 1973 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual

STARTING AND OPERATING
Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)
Allold inhaling
exhaust
gases because
they contain carbon monoxide, which by
Itsell is colorless
and
odorless. Carbon
monoxide is
a
dangerous
gas
that
can
cause unconsciousness and is potentially
lethal.
II
at
any time you suspect that
exhaust
fumes are entering the passenger
com-
partment, have the cause determined and
corrected as
soon
as possible. II you must
drive under these conditions, drive only
with all windows fully open.
The best protection against carbon mon-
oxide entry into the car body is
a
properly
maintained exhaust system, car body and
body ventilation system. It is
recom-
mended that the exhaust system and body
be inspected by
a
competent mechanic:
• Each time the IIehicie
is
raised for oil
change. >
• Wheneller
a
change is noticed In the
sound
of
the exhaust system.
• Wheneller the
exhaust
system, under-
body or rear
of
the vehicle is damaged.
See
your Maintenance Schedule folder
for inspection procedure.
To
allow proper operation
of
the car's
IIentilation system, keep front ventilation
inlet grille clear
of
snow, leaves or other
obstruction at all times.
SITTING IN A PARKED CAR WITH
ENGINE RUNNING FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Do not run engine in confined
areas
such
as garages
any more than
needed to
mOlle IIehicle In or out
of area.
When IIe-
hlcle is stopped In
an
UNCONFINED
area
with the engine running for any more than
a
short period, adJust heating or cooling
system
to force
outside air Into
car as
follows:
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1. On cars not equipped with air condi-
tioning, set fan
to
medium
or
high
speed and upper control leller
to
any
position
except
OFF.
2. On cars equipped with manual air
conditioning,
set
fan
to
medium or
high speed, upper control lever
to
any
position
except
OFF, and lower
con-
trol lever
to
any position
except ex-
treme
left COLD.
The trunk lid should be closed while
drilling
to
help prellent inadllertently draw-
Ing
exhaust
gases Into the
car.
If Is unwise
to drive at high speeds for long durations
with the trunk lid open.
Howeller,
If lor
some reason
the trunk must
remain
open
lor
a
period while mOiling,
or
electrical
wiring or other cable connections
to a
trailer must pass through the seal between
trunk lid and body, the lol/owlng precau-
tions should be observed:
• Close
all windows.
• Ad/ust heating
or
cooling system
to
force
outside air into
car as
described
In items 1 and 2 abolle but with Ian
set
at
high speed.
• On cars equipped with outside aIr
IIents In
or under
Instrument panel,
open IIents lully.