100 Driving
EXHAUST FUMES
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile
components and parts, including components found in the
interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
ALWAYS use adequate ventilation to prevent poisoning from
exhaust fumes.
REASON: Exhaust fumes can be fatal because of the
presence of carbon monoxide. Although carbon monoxide is
colorless and odorless, it is harmful and could cause death.
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST EXHAUST POISON-
ING IS ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Take the following precautions to avoid exposure to exhaust
fumes:
• NEVER operate the vehicle engine in enclosed areas.
• NEVER idle the vehicle in closed areas or with the vehi-
cle windows closed.
• NEVER sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for more than a
few minutes with the engine running. Exhaust fumes may
build up.
• ALWAYS open windows and adjust heating or air condi-
tioning to bring in fresh outside air if the engine is idling
while you are stopped for a long period of time.
• ALWAYS be alert for exhaust odors. If you EVER suspect
or smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have it
inspected IMMEDIATELY. NEVER drive your vehicle if
you smell exhaust fumes.
• ALWAYS be alert for exhaust poisoning symptoms. These
are headaches, tunnel vision, dizziness, sleepiness, and
loss of muscular control.
• ALWAYS be alert for exhaust system sounds that are
strange or different.
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