Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide) - SSANGYONG MUSSO Owner's Manual

2–20 STARTING AND OPERATING
• Keep your distance from other vehicles
to avoid sudden stops. This will reduce
wear on brake linings and improve
economy as extra fuel is required to
accelerate back up to driving speed.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. This can cause needless
wear, possible damage to the brakes and
poor fuel economy.
• Always ensure your vehicle is main-
tained to the manufacturer's specifica-
tion.
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS CAUTION
(CARBON MONOXIDE)
• Avoid inhaling engine exhaust gases.
Engine exhaust gases contains carbon
monoxide, which has no color or odor.
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas.
• It can cause unconsciousness and can
be lethal if inhaled.
• If at any time you suspect that exhaust
gases are entering the vehicle, have the
vehicle inspected and repaired immedi-
ately by a Ssangyong Dealer or
Ssangyong Authorized Service Opera-
tion. If it is necessary to drive under such
conditions, do so only with all windows
fully open.
• To protect against exhaust gases enter-
ing the vehicle, the exhaust system and
body should be inspected:
- each time the vehicle is raised for an
oil 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
or becomes corroded.
• Do not operate the engine in confined ar-
eas such as garages or other closed
areas any more than needed to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.
• When the vehicle is stopped in an un-
confined area for more than a short time
with the engine running, place the air
intake lever to the fresh air mode to
draw the outside air into the vehicle and
set the fan switch to high speed.
• Never sit (or leave the children) in a
parked or stopped vehicle for any ex-
tended period of time with the engine
running.
• Avoid driving with tailgate open, as ex-
haust gases could enter the vehicle. If
you must drive with the tailgate open,
close all windows, place the air intake
lever to the fresh air mode to draw the
outside air into the vehicle, and set the
fan switch to high speed.