1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 141

Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's betternot to park with the engine running. But if ever you have to, here are some things to know. Idling the engine with the system controloff air 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 evenif the fanswitch 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 place can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" inthe Index.) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully inPARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. Don't leave your vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to. you've left the If engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould beinjured. 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 toPARK (P). L -- -- Follow the proper steps be sureyour vehicle won't to move. See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the Index. If you're pullinga trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 2-39