Cadillac 2010 SRX Crossover Owner's Manual

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8-10 Driving and OperatingBlizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be aserious situation. Stay with thevehicle unless there is help nearby.If possible, use the RoadsideService on page 12‑8. To gethelp and keep everyone in thevehicle safe:. Turn on the hazard warningflashers.. Tie a red cloth to an outsidemirror.{ WARNINGSnow can trap engine exhaustunder the vehicle. This maycause exhaust gases to getinside. Engine exhaust containscarbon monoxide (CO) whichcannot be seen or smelled. It cancause unconsciousness and evendeath.(Continued)WARNING (Continued)If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:. Clear away snow from aroundthe base of your vehicle,especially any that is blockingthe exhaust pipe.. Check again from time totime to be sure snow doesnot collect there.. Open a window about 5 cm(two inches) on the side ofthe vehicle that is away fromthe wind to bring in fresh air.. Fully open the air outlets onor under the instrumentpanel.. Adjust the Climate Controlsystem to a setting thatcirculates the air inside thevehicle and set the fan speedto the highest setting. SeeClimate Control System in theIndex.(Continued)WARNING (Continued)For more information aboutcarbon monoxide, see EngineExhaust on page 8‑22.Snow can trap exhaust gasesunder your vehicle. This cancause deadly CO (carbonmonoxide) gas to get inside. COcould overcome you and kill you.You cannot see it or smell it, soyou might not know it is in yourvehicle. Clear away snow fromaround the base of your vehicle,especially any that is blocking theexhaust.Run the engine for short periodsonly as needed to keep warm, butbe careful.To save fuel, run the engine foronly short periods as needed towarm the vehicle and then shut theengine off and close the windowmost of the way to save heat.