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STARTING AND OPERATING
Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)
Avoid Inhaling exhaust gases because
they contain carbon monoxide, which by
itself
;s
color/ess
and odorless. Carbon
monoxide
;s a
dangerous gas that can
cause unconsciousness and ;s potentially
lethal.
II
at any time you suspect
that exhaust
fumes BrB entering the passenger
com-
partment,
have the cause determined and
corrected
as
soon
as
possible.
If
you must
drive under these conditions, drive only
with all windows
fully
open.
The best protection against carbon
monoxide
entry
Into the
car
body is
a
properly maintained engine exhaust sys-
tem,
car body
and body ventilation
system,
It
is
recommended that the
exhaust
system
and
body be inspected by a competent
mechanic.
•
Each time the vehicle
;s
raised
for all
change.
•
Whenever
a
change is noticed in the
sound
of
the
exhaust system.
• Whenever the exhaust system, under-
body
Or
rear
at the vehicle is damaged.
See your Maintenance Schedule folder
for Inspection procedure.
To allow proper operation
of
the
car's
ventilation system, keep air Inlet grille
forward
of
windshield and
rear
ventilation
grille
on
trunk lid clear
of
snow
or
other
obstruction
at
all times, and prevent
cargo
tram blocking the inside vent holes
on
the
underside 01 the trunk lid.
SITTING IN A PARKED CAR WITH EN·
GINE 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 tor any
more
than
a
short period, adjust heating or
cooling system
to
torce outsIde air into
car as tallows:
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1. On cars not equipped with air con-
ditioning,
set
fan
to
medium or high
speed and upper control lever
to
any
position except OFF.
2. On cars equipped with aIr condition·
ing, set fan to medium
or
high speed
and upper contra/lever
to
any position
except OFF
or
MAX.
The trunk lid should be closed while
driving
to
help prevent Inadvertently
drawing exhaust gases into the car. It is
unwise
to
drive
at
high speeds for long
durations with
the
trunk lid open. However,
it for
some
reason the trunk must remain
open for
a
period while moving, Or elec-
trical wiring
or
other cable connections
to
a
trailer must pass through the seal be-
tween trunk lid and body, the following
precautions should be observed:
• Close a/l windows.
•
Adiust heating
Or
cooling system
to
torce outside air Into car
as
described
In items
1
and
2
above but with fan set
at
high speed
.
• On cars equipped with outside air vents
in
or
under instrument panel, open vents
tully.
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