Driving For Economy - Chevrolet 1970 Owner's Manual

Driving For
Economy
Proper maintenance and wise oper-
ation will combine to help you achieve
maximum fuel economy with your
Chevrolet. Your Authorized Chevrolet
Dealer can properly tune and maintain
CAUTION: Avoid inhaling exhaust gases
because they contain carbon ' monoxide,
which is a potentially lethal gas that by
itself is colorless and odorless.
SITTING IN A PARKED CAR WITH
ENGINE RUNNING FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Do
not run engine in confined
areas
such as garages any more than needed
to move vehicle in or out of area. When
vehicle is stopped
in an
unconfined area
with the engine running for any more
than a short period, the following pre-
caution should be observed.
• AdJust heating or cooling system
to
force outside air into car with blower
your car but wise operation is your
responsibility. Give the car sufficient
warm-up time, do not make full throt-
tle starts or unnecessary severe stops,
and drive at reasonable speeds and as
set at medium or high speed and con-
trols
set
in any positions except "OFF."
The trunk lid should be closed while
driving
to
prevent drawing exhaust gases
into the car. However, if for some reason
the trunk must remain open while mov-
ing, the following precautions should be
observed:
• Close all windows.
• Adjust heating or cooling system
to
force outside air into car with blower
set
at
high speed, and controls set In
any position except "OFF."
• On . cars equipped with outside air
vents in or under , instrument panel,
open vents fully.
6-
steadily as traffic permits to gain the
benefits of all the economy built into
your Chevrolet.
The best protection against carbon
monoxide entry into the car body is
a
properly maintained engine exhaust sys-
tem. Whenever
a
change is noticed in
the sound of the exhaust system, when
exhaust fumes can be detected Inside
the vehicle, or when the underside of the
vehicle is damaged, have a competent
mechanic inspect the complete exhaust
system and adjacent body areas for
broken, damaged or mispositioned parts,
deterioration, open seams or loose con"
nections which could permit exhaust
fumes to seep info the trunk or passen-
ger compartment. In addition, insp. e ct the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is
raised for lubrication or oil change.
Re-
place or adjust
as
required.