Carbon Monoxide Hazard - Honda Civic Sedan 1993 Owner's Manual

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Your car's exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving
if you maintain your car properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:
The car is raised for an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The car was in an accident that
may have damaged the under-
side.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause uncon-
sciousness and can even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
Driver and Passenger Safety
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move
the car out of the garage.
With the trunk lid open, air flow
can pull exhaust gas into your car's
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with
the trunk lid open, open all the
windows and set the heating and
cooling system as shown in the
next column.
If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconfined area, with
the engine running, adjust the
heating and cooling system as
follows:
1. Push the button.
2. Select the mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.