8-23Running the VehicleWhile ParkedIt is better not to park with the enginerunning. But if you ever have to, hereare some things to know.{ WARNINGIdling a vehicle in an enclosedarea with poor ventilation isdangerous. Engine exhaust mayenter the vehicle. Engine exhaustcontains Carbon Monoxide (CO)which cannot be seen or smelled.It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. Never run theengine in an enclosed area thathas no fresh air ventilation. Formore information, see EngineExhaust on page 8-22.Follow the proper steps to be surethe vehicle will not move. SeeShifting Into Park on page 8-20.If parking on a hill and pulling atrailer, see Driving Characteristicsand Towing Tips on page 8-48.{ WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the automatictransmission shift lever is not fullyin P (Park) with the parking brakefirmly set. The vehicle can roll. Donot leave the vehicle when theengine is running unless you haveto. If you have left the enginerunning, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure the vehicle willnot move, even when you are onfairly level ground, always set theparking brake and move the shiftlever to P (Park).AutomaticTransmissionThe shift lever is located on thecenter console between the frontseats.There are several different positionsfor the shift lever.P (Park): This position locks the frontwheels. It is the best position to usewhen you start the engine becausethe vehicle cannot move easily.srx.book Page 23 Monday, June 8, 2009 8:28 AM
