1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 89

Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to park with the engine running. But you if wer have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous get outof your vehicle if to the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with the is parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. is Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine running unlessyou have to. If you've left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. To You or others could be injured. be sure your vehicle won't move, even whenyou're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and (P). move the shift lever to PARK Follow the proper stepsto be sure your vehicle won't move. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. CA, TIO, 4: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle(see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling ina closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide(CO) into your vehicle even if is the fan switch at the highest setting. One place this can happenis a garage. Exhaust with CO can come in easily. NEVER park ina garage with the engine running. a blizzard. Another closed-in place can be (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) -~~ -- If you are parkingon a hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer''in the Index. ~ ~~~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~~~ 2-33