9-20 Driving and Operating
Warning (Continued)
Always apply parking brake. See
Parking Brake or Electric Parking
Brake.
Switch off the engine.
If the vehicle is on a level surface
or uphill slope, engage 1 (First)
gear or set the selector lever to
P (Park) before switching off the
ignition. On an uphill slope, turn
the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage R (Reverse) gear
or set the selector lever to
P (Park) before switching off the
ignition. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
Switch off the ignition. Turn the
steering wheel until the steering
wheel lock engages. Turn the
ignition key to position OFF and
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Warning (Continued)
remove it. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is felt
to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever
is in the P (Park) position.
Parking over Things
That Burn
{
Warning
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.
Engine Exhaust
{
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
.
The vehicle idles in areas
with poor ventilation (parking
garages, tunnels, deep snow
that may block underbody
airflow or exhaust pipes).
.
The exhaust smells or
sounds strange or different.
.
The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage.
.
The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified, damaged,
or improperly repaired.
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