8-10Blizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be a serioussituation. Stay with the vehicle unlessthere is help nearby. To get help andkeep everyone in the vehicle safe:• Turn on the hazard warningflashers.• Tie a red cloth to an outsidemirror.{ WARNINGSnow can trap engine exhaustunder the vehicle. This may causeexhaust gases to get inside.Engine exhaust contains carbonmonoxide (CO) which cannot beseen or smelled. It can causeunconsciousness and even death.If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:• Clear away snow from aroundthe base of your vehicle,especially any that is blockingthe exhaust pipe.(Continued)• Check again from time to timeto be sure snow does notcollect there.• Open a window about 5 cm(two inches) on the side of thevehicle that is away from thewind to bring in fresh air.• Fully open the air outlets on orunder the instrument panel.• Adjust the Climate Controlsystem to a setting thatcirculates the air inside thevehicle and set the fan speedto the highest setting. SeeClimate Control Systems onpage 7-1.For more information aboutcarbon monoxide, see EngineExhaust on page 8-22.(Continued){ WARNING (Continued)Run the engine for short periods onlyas needed to keep warm, but becareful.To save fuel, run the engine for onlyshort periods as needed to warm thevehicle and then shut the engine offand close the window most of theway to save heat. Repeat this untilhelp arrives but only when you feelreally uncomfortable from the cold.Moving about to keep warm alsohelps.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.{ WARNING (Continued)srx.book Page 10 Monday, June 8, 2009 8:28 AM
