Hummer H2 2010, Owner'S Manual

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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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WARNING:
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor
ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains
Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or
smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even
death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area
that has no fresh air ventilation. For more
information, see
Engine Exhaust on page 3 ‑ 45 .
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WARNING:
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the
automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The
vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running unless you have to. If you have
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WARNING: (Continued)
left the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are
on fairly level ground, always set the parking
brake and move the shift lever to P (Park).
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WARNING:
Full ‐ time four-wheel drive vehicles with the
transfer case in (N) Neutral will allow the vehicle
to roll, even if the automatic transmission shift
lever is in P (Park). So, be sure the transfer case
is in a drive gear
— not in (N) Neutral. Always set
the parking brake.
Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not
move. See
Shifting Into Park on page 3 ‑ 42 .
If pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5 ‑ 52 .
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