Parking Over Things That Burn; Engine Exhaust - Cadillac 2008 XLR Owner's Manual

Parking Over Things That Burn

CAUTION:
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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not
park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other
things that can burn.
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Engine Exhaust

CAUTION:
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Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
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The exhaust system sounds strange or
different.
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Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
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Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
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Your vehicle was damaged when driving
over high points on the road or over road
debris.
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Repairs were not done correctly.
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Your vehicle or the exhaust system has
been modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your
vehicle:
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Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out any CO; and
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Have your vehicle fixed immediately.