196 DRIVING AND OPERATINGParking over ThingsThat Burn{ WarningThings that can burn could touchhot exhaust parts under the vehicleand ignite. Do not park over papers,leaves, dry grass, or other thingsthat can burn.Extended ParkingIt is better not to park with thevehicle running. If the vehicle is leftwhile running, follow the proper stepsto be sure the vehicle will not moveand there is adequate ventilation.See Shifting Into Park 0 194 and EngineExhaust 0 196.If the vehicle is left parked whilerunning and the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter is outside thevehicle, the vehicle will turn off afterone hour. If the vehicle is left parkedwhile running and the RKEtransmitter is inside, the vehicle willturn off after two hours.The timer will reset if the vehicle istaken out of P (Park) while it isrunning.Engine Exhaust{ WarningEngine exhaust contains carbonmonoxide (CO), which cannot beseen or smelled. Exposure to COcan cause unconsciousness andeven death.Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:. The vehicle idles in areas withpoor ventilation (parkinggarages, tunnels, deep snowthat may block underbodyairflow or tail pipes).. The exhaust smells or soundsstrange or different.. The exhaust system leaks dueto corrosion or damage.. The vehicle exhaust systemhas been modified, damaged,or improperly repaired.(Continued)
