1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 107

Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with the engine running.if you But ever have to, here some thingsto know. are ,A CAUTION: A CAUT' IN: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling ina closed-in place can deadly let carbon monoxide (CO) into yourvehicle evenif the fan switch at the highest setting. One place is this can happenis a garage. Exhaust with CO can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be ablizzard. (See "Blizzard" in theIndex.) I t can be dangerous to get of your vehicle if out the shift lever is not in PARK (P) with the fully parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. set. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you've left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould 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 PARK (P). to Follow the proper stepsto be sure your vehicle won't move. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you are parking on a hill if you're pulling a and trailer, also see"Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. -- -- I 2-32