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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
ever you have to, here are some things to know.
CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control system
off could allow dangerous exhaust into your
vehicle (see the earlier Caution under
"Engine Exhaust").
Also, idling in a closed
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
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CO
can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage with the engine running.
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Another closed
in place can be a blizzard.
(See "Blizzard" in the Index.)
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CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) 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 PARK (P).
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Four
wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case
in NEUTRAL (N) will allow the vehicle to roll,
even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be
sure the transfer case is in a drive gear
NEUTRAL (N). Always set your parking brake.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't
move. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index.
If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in
the Index.
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