Starting And Operating - Chevrolet 1974 CAMARO Owner's Manual

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.
" at any time you suspect that exhaust
fumes are entering the passenger com-
partment, have the cause determined and
corrected as soon as possible. If you
must drive under these conditions, drive
only with aU windows fully open.
The best protection against carbon
monoxIde entry Into the car body Is a
properly maintained engine exhaust sys-
tem, car body and body ventilation system.
It is recommended that the exhaust sys-
tem and body Is Inspected by a competent
mechanic:
• Each time the vehicle Is raised for 011
change.
• Whenever
a
change is noticed in the
sound of the exhaust system.
• Whenever the exhaust system, under-
body or rear of the vehicle Is damaged.
See your Maintenance Schedule folder
for inspection procedure.
To aI/ow proper operation of the car's
ventilation system, keep front ventilation
inlet grille clear of snow, leaves or other
obstruction at al/ tImes.
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 move vehicle in or out of area. When
vehicle is stopped in an UNCONFINED
area with the engine running for any more
than
a
short period, adjust heating or
cooling system to force outside air into
car as follows:
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1. On cars not equipped with air condi-
tioning, set fan to medium or high
speed and upper control lever to any
position except OFF.
2. On cars equipped with air condition- •
ing, set fan to medium or high speed
and upper control lever to any position
except OFF or MAX •
The trunk lid should be closed while
driving to help prevent inadvertently
drawing exhaust gases into the car. It is
unwise to drive at high speeds for long
durations with the trunk lid open. How-
ever, if for some reason the trunk must
remain open for
a
perIod while moving,
or electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections to a trailer must pass through
the seal between trunk lid and body, the
following precautions should be observed:
• Close all windows.
• Adjust heating or COOling system to
force outside air into car as described
in items 1 and 2 above but with fan set
at high speed.
• On cars equipped with outside air vents
in or under instrument panel, open
vents fully.