Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust
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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves,
dry
grass or other things that
can burn.
Engine exhaust can kill. 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
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.
or different.
Repairs weren’t done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
If
you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive
it
only with
all
the windows down to
Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
modified improperly.
blow out any
CO;
and
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