Running
Your
Engine While
You’re Parked
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But
if
you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
A
CAUTION:
-
Idling 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 switch 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
“Blizzard” in the Index.)
‘
A
CAUTION:
I
It can be dangerous to get out
of
your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in
PARK
(P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have
to.
If you’ve left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To
be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK
(P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See “Shifting Into
PARK
(P)”
in the Index.
If
you are parking
on
a
hill and if you’re pulling
a
trailer, also
see
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
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