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:
Fog Lamps
For vehicles with fog lamps, they can be used for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions. The parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for the fog lamps
to work.
The fog lamp butt ...
Fuel Economy Mode
The vehicle may have a fuel economy mode. When engaged, fuel economy mode
can improve the vehicle's fuel economy.
Pressing the eco button by the shift lever will engage fuel economy mode.
Whe ...
Safety
Standard safety items include four-wheel-disc, antilock brakes and a
StabiliTrak electronic stability system. The system has rollover mitigation
technology that senses imminent rollovers and appli ...






