1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 98

Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked (Automatic Transmission) It's better not to park with engine running. But if you the ever have to,here are some things to know. A CAUTION: A CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in aclosed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into yourvehicle evenif the fan switch at the highestsetting. One place is this can happen a garage. Exhaust with is CO can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place be a blizzard. can (See "Blizzard" in theIndex.) I It can be dangerous to get of your vehicle if out the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with the is parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. set. Don't leave your vehicle when theengine 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 sure your vehicle won't be 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" the Index. in -- -- 2-43