STARTING AND OPERATING
Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)
Allold inhaling exhaust gases because
they contain carbon monoxide, which by
Itsell
is colorless and odorless. Carbon
monoxide is
a dangerous
gas
that can
cause unconsciousness and is potentially
lethal.
II
at
any time you suspect that exhaust
fumes are entering the passenger com-
partment, have the cause determined and
corrected
as
soon
as
possible.
II
you must
drive under these conditions, drive only
with
all
windows fully open.
The best protection against carbon
mon-
oxide entry into the
car
body is a properly
maintained
exhaust system,
car
body and
body
ventilation
system.
It
is
recom-
mended that the exhaust system and body
be inspected by
a competent mechanic:
• Each time the IIehicie is raised for
oil
change. >
•
Wheneller a change is noticed In the
sound
of
the exhaust system.
• Wheneller the exhaust system, under-
body
or
rear of the vehicle is damaged.
See your Maintenance Schedule folder
for inspection procedure.
To
allow
proper
operation of the car's
IIentilation system, keep front ventilation
inlet
grille
clear
of
snow, leaves
or
other
obstruction
at
all
times.
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
mOlle IIehicle In
or
out
of area. When IIe-
hlcle is stopped In an UNCONFINED area
with the engine running
for
any more than
a short period, adJust heating
or
cooling
system to force outside
air
Into
car
as
follows:
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1. On cars
not
equipped with
air
condi-
tioning, set fan
to
medium or high
speed and upper
control
leller to any
position
except
OFF.
2. On cars equipped with manual
air
conditioning,
set
fan to medium
or
high speed, upper
control
lever to any
position
except OFF,
and
lower
con-
trol
lever
to
any position except ex-
treme left COLD.
The
trunk
lid
should be closed while
drilling
to help prellent inadllertently draw-
Ing exhaust gases Into the car.
If
Is unwise
to drive
at
high speeds
for
long durations
with the trunk
lid
open. Howeller,
If
lor
some reason the
trunk
must remain open
lor
a
period
while mOiling,
or
electrical
wiring
or
other cable connections to a
trailer must pass through the seal between
trunk
lid
and
body, the lol/owlng precau-
tions should
be observed:
• Close
all
windows.
• Ad/ust heating
or
cooling system to
force
outside
air
into
car
as
described
In items 1
and
2 abolle
but
with Ian
set
at
high speed.
•
On
cars equipped with outside
aIr
IIents In or under Instrument panel,
open IIents lully.
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