1. Safety Operating Instructions
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1.5 Dangerous Exhaust Gases
Carbon Monoxide
Exhaust gases from the engine of this car contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless odorless very toxic
gas. As long as you can correctly maintain and
use the car, carbon monoxide will not enter the
interior of car.
In the following cases, the exhaust system must
be checked for leakage:
–
Abnormal noise coming out of exhaust
system
–
Abnormal color of exhaust gases coming out
of exhaust system
Driving with the trunk open can cause exhaust
gases entering the car resulting in danger. If you
have to drive with the trunk open, open all
windows and turn on the air conditioning system.
1.
Select the external air circulation mode.
2.
Select the
mode.
3.
Set the fan speed to maximum.
If you sit in the car with the engine running,
operate the air conditioning system in the same
manner.
Warning
•
Carbon monoxide is very toxic.
Inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness, even death.
•
Do not run the engine in confined
areas, which will result in high content
of carbon monoxide inside the car.
•
Running the engine in confined areas
(such as garage) can cause rapid
buildup of carbon monoxide
Never
start the engine with the garage door
closed. Even if the garage door is
open, drive away immediately.
