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Running the Vehicle While 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 2-37.
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.
Also see “If You Are Caught in a Blizzard”
under Winter Driving on page 4-18.
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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 the 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 on page 2-35.
If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a
trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-30.
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Summary of Contents for 2008 Malibu
Page 17: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 13 ...
Page 78: ... NOTES 1 74 ...
Page 132: ... NOTES 2 54 ...
Page 135: ... NOTES 3 3 ...
Page 136: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...
Page 214: ... NOTES 3 82 ...
Page 266: ...When you open the hood on the 3 5L V6 engine this is what you see 5 16 ...
Page 268: ...When you open the hood on the 3 6L V6 engine this is what you see 5 18 ...
Page 360: ... NOTES 5 110 ...
Page 374: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 4L L4 Engine 3 5L V6 Engine 6 14 ...
Page 375: ...3 6L Engine 6 15 ...
Page 398: ... NOTES 7 20 ...