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Running Your Engine While You're
Parked (Automatic Transmission)
It's better not to park with the engine running. But
if
ever have to, here are some things
to know.
Idling the engine with the air system control
off could allow dangerous exhaust into
your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under
"Engine Exhaust").
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if
the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place
this can happen is a garage. Exhaust
--
with
CO
--
can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
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(See "Blizzard" in the Index.)
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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully
in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you've left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P).
If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case
shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL
(N),
your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever
is in
PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear
--
not in NEUTRAL (N). Always set your parking
brake. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
won't move. See "Shifting Into
PARK (P)" in the Index.
If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in
the Index.
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