Engine Exhaust
Engine exhaust can
RII1.
It
contains the gas
carbon monoxide
(CO),
which you can’t see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and
death.
You might have exhaust coming in
if:
Your exhaust system sounds strange or
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
Your vehicle was damaged when driving
over high points on the road or over road
debris.
different.
Repairs weren’t done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust
is
coming into
your vehicle:
Drive
it
only with all
the
windows down to
Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
blow out any
CO;
and
Running Your Engine While You
Are
Parked
It’s better not
to
park with the engine running.
But
if
you
ever have
to,
here are some things
to
know.
Iullng 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 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
“Winter Driving” in the Index.
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