Pontiac 2010 Vibe Owner's Manual page 144

8-10 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 12-6.
To get help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
•
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
•
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.
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 5 cm
(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 8-23.
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.
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