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SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breath-
ing (CO), follow these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to
move your vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/
liftgate/rear doors open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate control
BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO
NOT use the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with
the engine running, adjust your heating or
cooling controls to force outside air into the
vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained en-
gine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be de-
tected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or
rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent
mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and
adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deterio-
rated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose
connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, in-
spect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is
raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as re-
quired.
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking
for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must
be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or
modify the system.
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