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STARTING AND OPERATING
Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)
Avoid Inhaling exhaust
gases
because
they contain carbon monoxide, which by
itself Is colorless and odorless. CarbOn
monoxide is
a
dangerous
gas
that
can
cause unconsciousness and is potentially
lethal.
The best protection against carbon mon-
oxide entry into the car bOdy is
a
properly
maintained engine exhaust system,
car
bOdy and body ventilation system. If you
notice a change In the sound
of
the ex-
haust system, if exhaust fumes
are
smelled
or
·detectedinany ·other way inside the
vehicle,
or
if exhaust system
or
the under-
side
or
rear 01 the vehicle is damaged,
have
a
competent mechanic Inspect the
complete exhaust system and
nearby·
body
areas
and trunk lid for broken, damaged,
missing,
or
mispositioned parts,
open
seams,
holes,
or
loose connections
or
other deterioration which could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the trunk
or
passenger
compartment.
Dust
or
water In
the trunk
may
be
an
indication
of a
prob-
lem in one
of these areas.
To
allow proper operation
of
ventila-
tion system,
·
remember
to
keep front
ventilation inlet grille clear
of
snow,
leaves
or
other obstruction at all times.
It Is recommended that the vehicle be
Inspected
as
out/ined above each time the
vehicle is raised for lubrication
or
oil
change.
If
at any time you suspect that
exhaust fumes
are
entering the passenger
compartment, have the cause determined
and corrected
as
soon
as
possible. If you
must drive under these conditions, drive
only with all windows fully open. Use
genuine GM
parts
recommended for your
vehicle, or equivalent. (See also exhaust
system check In the Safety Checks
sec-
tion
of
this manual.)
SITTING IN A PARKED CAR WITH
ENGINE RUNNING FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Do not run engine In confined
areas
such
as
garages any
more
than
needed
to
12
move vehicle in or out
of area.
When ve-
hicle is stopped in
an
UNCONFINED
area
with the engine running for any more than
a
short period, the following precaution
should be observed:
• Adjust heating or COOling system
to
force outside air Into
car
with blower
set at medium or high speeds,
and
con-
trols set in any position except "MAX."
The trunk lid should be closed while
driving
to
help prevent inadvertently draw-
Ing exhaust gases Into the car. It Is unwise
to
·
drive
at
high speeds
for
long durations
with the trunk lid open. However, if
for
some
reason the trunk must remain
open
for
a
period while moving, or electrical
wiring
or
other cable connections
to a
trailer must pass through the seal between
trunk lid and bOdy, the following precau-
tions should be observed:
• Close all windows.
• Adjust heading or cooling system to
force outside air Into
car
with blower
set at high speed,
and
controls set In
any position except "MAX."
• On cars equipped with outside air
vents In
or
under instrument panel,
open vents fully.
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