Driving For
Economy
Proper
maintenance
and
wise
oper-
ation
will
combine
to
help
you
achieve
maximum
fuel
economy
with
your
Chevrolet.
Your
Authorized
Chevrolet
Dealer
can
properly
tune
and
maintain
CAUTION: Avoid inhaling exhaust gases
because they contain
carbon ' monoxide,
which is
a potentially lethal gas that by
itself is colorless and odorless.
SITTING IN A PARKED
CAR
WITH
ENGINE 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
for
any more
than
a short period, the following pre-
caution should
be
observed.
• AdJust heating or cooling system to
force outside air into
car
with blower
your
car
but
wise
operation
is
your
responsibility
. Give
the
car
sufficient
warm-up
time, do
not
make
full
throt-
tle
starts
or
unnecessary
severe
stops,
and
drive
at
reasonable
speeds
and
as
set at medium or high speed and con-
trols
set
in any positions except
"OFF."
The
trunk
lid
should be closed while
driving
to prevent drawing exhaust gases
into the car. However,
if
for
some reason
the trunk must remain open while
mov-
ing, the following precautions should be
observed:
• Close
all
windows.
• Adjust heating
or
cooling system to
force outside
air
into
car
with blower
set
at high speed, and controls
set
In
any position except
"OFF."
• On .
cars
equipped
with
outside
air
vents
in
or under , instrument panel,
open vents fully.
6-
steadily
as
traffic
permits
to
gain
the
benefits of all
the
economy
built
into
your
Chevrolet.
The best protection against carbon
monoxide entry into the
car
body
is
a
properly maintained engine exhaust sys-
tem. Whenever a change is noticed in
the sound of the exhaust system, when
exhaust fumes can be detected Inside
the vehicle,
or
when the underside
of
the
vehicle is damaged, have
a competent
mechanic inspect the complete exhaust
system
and
adjacent
body
areas
for
broken, damaged
or
mispositioned parts,
deterioration, open seams
or loose con"
nections
which
could
permit
exhaust
fumes
to
seep info the
trunk
or
passen-
ger
compartment. In addition, insp.
ect
the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is
raised
for
lubrication or
oil
change.
Re-
place
or
adjust
as
required.
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