Running
Your
Engine
While
You’re
Parked
It’s better not
to
park with the engine running. But if you
ever have
to,
here are some things
to
know.
I
A
CAUTION:
I
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust into
your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under
“Engine Exhaust”).
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide
(CO)
into your vehicle even if
the fan switch
is
at the highest setting. One place
this can happen is
a
garage. Exhaust
--
with
CO
--
can come in easily. NEVER park
in
a
garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See
“Blizzard” in the Index.)
A
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out
of
your vehicle
if
the shift lever is not fully in
PARK
(P)
with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to.
If
you’ve left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To
be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on
fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake after
you move the shift lever to PARK
(P).
Follow the proper steps
to
be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See “Shifting Into
PARK
(P)”
in the Index.
If
you
are
parking
on
a hill and if
you’re
pulling
a
trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
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