Running Your Engine While You
Are Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if
you ever have to, here are some things to know.
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CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust into
your vehicle. See the earlier caution under
Engine Exhaust on page 2-27.
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. See
Winter Driving on page 4-24.
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CAUTION:
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. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-25.
If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on
page 4-34.
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Summary of Contents for 2005 Express Van
Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v ...
Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...
Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 12 ...
Page 78: ... NOTES 1 72 ...
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Page 114: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...
Page 242: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood here is what you will see 5 12 ...