1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 92
1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Manual
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I It can bedangerous to drivewith the liftgate open becausecarbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal betweenthe body and theliftgate: Make sure all windows are shut. n r n the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on BI-LEV (Bi-Level)or UPPER. That will force outsideair into your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in theIndex. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See "EngineExhaust" in the Index. To close theliftgate, pull down on the handle, then firmly shut the liftgate. Don't drive with the liftgate open, even slightly. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. A light onyour instrument panel will warn you if the liftgate is not completely closed (see "Liftgate Ajar Warning Light" in the Index). 2-20 I