Engine Exhaust; Running The Vehicle While Parked - GMC 2009 Savana Van Owner's Manual

Engine Exhaust

CAUTION:
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Engine exhaust and fuel operated heater exhaust
can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO),
which you cannot see or smell. It can cause
unconsciousness and death. If your vehicle has a
diesel engine and a fuel operated heater, see
"Fuel Operated Heater (FOH)" in the diesel engine
supplement.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
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The exhaust system sounds strange or
different.
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Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
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Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
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Your vehicle was damaged when driving over
high points on the road or over road debris.
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Repairs were not done correctly.
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Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been
modified improperly.
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If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your
vehicle:
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Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out any CO.
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Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

Running the Vehicle While Parked

It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
CAUTION:
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Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor
ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has
no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see
Engine Exhaust on page 2-30.