1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 91

Engine Exhaust ,A CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousnessand death. You might have exhaust coming inif: 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 road or over road debris. the Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is cominginto your vehicle: Drive it only with allthe windows down to blow out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately. 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. a CAUTION: A 1 I Idling the engine withthe climate control system off could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in a closed-in place let deadly can carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch isat the highest setting.One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust with CO can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in placecan be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) -- -- 2-