1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 72

Trunk Lid Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially some cities. in of Although your vehicle has a numbertheft-deterrent we features, we know that nothing put on it can make it impossible tosteal. However, there are ways you can help. It can be dangerousto drive with the trunk lid open becausecarbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can't seeor smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness even death. and If you must drive with trunk lid openor if the electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass throughthe seal between the body the and trunk lid: Make sure all windowsare shut. 'hrn the fan on your heatingor cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on any airflow selection except RECIRC. That will force outsideair into your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in Index. the If you have air outlets onor under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. in ey I the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with keys inside, it's an the easy targetfor joy riders or professional thieves-- so don't do it. With the ignition off and the driver's door open, you'll hear achime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take with you. Always do this. Your it steering wheel will be locked, and will your ignition so and transaxle. And remember to the doors. lock Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows andlock your of vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out sight. Put themin a storage area, or take them with you. 2-13