2009 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 75

FEATURES AND CONTROLS Engine Exhaust WARNING Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • The exhaust system sounds strange or different. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. • Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. • Repairs were not done correctly. • Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modified improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and • Have your vehicle fixed immediately. Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. Refer to "Shifting Into Park (P)" in this section. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also refer to "Towing a Trailer" in "Towing" in the "Driving Your Vehicle" section. WARNING Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. Refer to the earlier caution under "Engine Exhaust" in this section. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at 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. Refer to "Winter Driving" in "Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle" in the "Driving Your Vehicle" section. 2-19