1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 83

Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are somethings to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (B) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless If you've I -you have to. can move left the engine running, thevehicle suddenly. Idling the engine with the air system control off You or others could injured. To be sure your be could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly (see the earlier Caution under "Engine level ground, always set your parking brake and Exhaust"). move the shift lever to PARK (P). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't the fan switchis at the highest setting. One place move. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. this can happen is a garage. Exhaust with CO can come ineasily. NEVER park in a If you are parking on a hill and if you're pulling a garage with the engine running. trailer, also see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in theIndex.) -- --