Chevrolet LUMINA 1999 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 93)

2-26

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.

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

-- 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.)

CAUTION:

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.

1 ... 92 93 94 ... 322

No comments

Chevrolet LUMINA 1999 Owner's Manual Page 93