Pontiac 2009 Vibe Owner's Manual page 162

8-30 Driving and Operating
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be in
a serious situation. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use the Roadside
Assistance Program on page 12-5.
To get help and keep everyone in
the vehicle safe:
•
Turn on the Hazard Warning
Flashers on page 4-3.
•
Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
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CAUTION
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may cause
exhaust gases to get inside.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
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CAUTION (Continued)
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
•
Clear away snow from
around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that
is blocking the exhaust pipe.
•
Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
•
Open a window about
two inches on the side of
the vehicle that is away from
the wind to bring in fresh air.
•
Fully open the air outlets
on or under the instrument
panel.
•
Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
circulates the air inside
the vehicle and set the fan
speed to the highest setting.
See Climate Control System
in the Index.
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CAUTION (Continued)
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 8-16.
Snow can trap exhaust gases
under your vehicle. This can
cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO
could overcome you and kill you.
You cannot see it or smell it, so
you might not know it is in your
vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base of your vehicle,
especially any that is blocking the
exhaust
Run the engine for short periods
only as needed to keep warm,
but be careful.