Running Your Engine While YouAre ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION:Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaust intoyour vehicle. See the earlier caution underEngine Exhaust on page 2-33.Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadlycarbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicleeven if the climate control fan is at the highestsetting. One place this can happen is a garage.Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily.NEVER park in a garage with the enginerunning.Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.See Winter Driving on page 4-40.{CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle canroll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could be injured.To be sure your vehicle will not move, evenwhen you are on fairly level ground, always setyour parking brake and move the shift leverto PARK (P).Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will notmove. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-30.If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer onpage 4-52.2-34
