Parking Over Things That Burn; Engine Exhaust - Pontiac 1998 Grand Am Owner's Manual

Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can
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Engine exhaust can kill. I t contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
Your exhaust system sounds strange
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.
Repairs weren't done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
or different.
modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
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Drive it only with all the windows down to
Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
blow out any CO; and
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