1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 83

Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: Running Your Engine While You're Parked t Engine exhaust can It contains the gas kill. carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness death. and You might have exhaust coming if: in Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle getsrusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris. Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out anyCO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately. I '4 -- It's better notto park with the engine running. But if you ever P l e to, here are some things to know. CAUdON: Idling the engine with climate control system the off could allow dangerous exhaust your into 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 at the highest setting. One place is this can happen a garage. Exhaust with is CO can come in easily. NEVERpark in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) -- L