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.
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.
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 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).
Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move.
See Shifting Into Park.
If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips.
See also:
On-Route
Select the On Route screen button to display all events ahead on the current
active route. If no traffic events have been reported on route, No Traffic Events
Reported On route displays.
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Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds
after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal delayed
locking is in use.
Pressing either the pow ...
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature.
If the indicator on the gauge moves towards the shaded area on the thermostat,
it means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has ...