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Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(AUTOMATIC
TRANsMIssIoN)
It's better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some
things to know.
1
CAUTION:
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exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust").
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your
vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place this can happen
is
a garage. Exhaust
-
with CO
-
can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage
with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.)
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(Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave
your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you've left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground,
always set your parking brake and move the shift lever
to
P
(Park).
C
you are parking on a
hill,
or if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Parking on Hills" or
Towing a Trailer" in the Index.
Windows
Manual Windows
Use the window crank to open and close
each door window.
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