1998 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual - Page 86

Engine Exhaust /!\ CAUTION: Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) I I It's better notto park with the engine running. But if ever you have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can It contains the gas kill. carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousnessand death. You might have exhaust coming if: in Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a conision. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points onthe road or over road debris. 0 Repairs weren't done correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system hadbeen modified improperly. I you ever suspect exhaust coming into f is your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all thewindows down to blow out any CO; and 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately. Idling the engine with the air system control 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 fanswitch is at the highest setting. One place this can happen a garage. Exhaust wit1 is CO can come in easily. NEVER park ina garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can bea blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) -- -- 2-27