STARTING and OPERATING
NOTE
• Do not
stay in the vehicle with
the engine running or idling
for more than 10 minutes with
the vehicle’s Heater and A/C
ventilation system in RECIRC
or at LOW FAN SPEED. Even
with the ventilation system On,
running the engine while parked
or stopped for prolonged periods
of time is not recommended.
• If other
vehicles are parked next
to you idling, move your vehicle
or do not stay in your vehicle for
prolonged periods of time.
Idling the
Engine
Under most
circumstances, idling
your engine for long periods merely
wastes fuel. In severe arctic weather
conditions, however, you may need
longer idling to be sure all parts of your
engine are fully lubricated.
WARNING!
To reduce the chance of death or per-
sonal injury and/or vehicle damage
from overheated engines, which can
result in a re, never leave the engine
idling without an alert driver present.
If the engine should overheat, as indi
-
cated by the engine coolant tempera-
ture light, immediate action is required
to correct the condition. Continued
unattended operation of the engine,
even for a short time, may result in
serious engine damage or a re.
CAUTION
Do not allow your engine to idle, at
low rpm's (400–600 rpm), longer than
ve minutes. Long periods of idling
after the engine has reached operat
-
ing temperatures can decrease engine
temperature and cause gummed pis
-
ton rings, clogged injectors, and pos-
sible engine damage from lack of lu-
brication. The normal torsional vibra-
tions generated can also cause trans-
mission wear.
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