Parking The Vehicle (Manual Transmission); Parking Over Things That Burn; Engine Exhaust - Chevrolet 2008 Corvette Owner's Manual

Parking the Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)
Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever
into REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking
brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into
REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can
turn the ignition off and release the clutch.

Parking Over Things That Burn

CAUTION:
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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not
park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other
things that can burn.

Engine Exhaust

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