1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 74

Features & Controls Running bur Engine While You're Parked It's better not topark with the engine running. But if ever have to,here are you some things to know. LAU I I U l V A Idling the engine withthe a r system control off could allow dangerous i exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier CAUTION under Engine Exhaust). Also, idling i a closed-in placecan let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into n your vehicle even if fan switch is at the highest setting. One place this can the happen is a garage. Exhaust-with CO-can come in easily. Never park in a garage withthe engine running. Another closed-in placecan be a blizzard. (See Index under Blizzard.) the It can be dangerous to get out your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in of P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle whenthe engine is running unlessyou have to. If you've left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're fairly level on ground, always set your parking brake and move shift lever toP (Park). the Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't move. See the Index under Shifing Into P (Park). If you are parking on a hill, or if you're pulling a trailer,also see the Index under Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer. Horn You can soundthe horn by pressing the horn symbols on your steering wheel. n