Engine Exhaust; Running The Vehicle While Parked; Automatic Transmission - Chevrolet Blazer 2022 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Blazer Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-16401983) -
2023 - CRC - 6/17/22

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.
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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.
If the vehicle is left with the engine running,
follow the proper steps to be sure the
vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park
0 187 and
Engine Exhaust 0 189.
If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
0 225.
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Driving and Operating

Automatic Transmission

P : This position locks the drive wheels. Use
P (Park) when starting the engine because
the vehicle cannot move easily.
Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle
if the 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. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be
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