Exhaust Gas Precautions - Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual

Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the
human body is included in
exhaust gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain harmful car-
bon monoxide (CO), which is color-
less and odorless. Observe the
following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust
gases to enter the vehicle and may
lead to an accident caused by light-
headedness, or may lead to death or
a serious health hazard.
■ Important points while driving
●
Keep the back door closed.
● If you smell exhaust gases in the
vehicle even when the back door is
closed, open the side windows and
have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■ When parking
● If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-
lated area or a closed area, such as
a garage, stop the engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be
avoided, park the vehicle in an
open space and ensure that
exhaust fumes do not enter the
vehicle interior.
●
Do not leave the engine running in
an area with snow build-up, or
where it is snowing. If snowbanks
build up around the vehicle while
the engine is running, exhaust
gases may collect and enter the
vehicle.
1-1. For safe use
■
Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be
checked periodically. If there is a hole
or crack caused by corrosion, dam-
age to a joint or abnormal exhaust
noise, be sure to have the vehicle
inspected and repaired by your
Toyota dealer.
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