WARNING
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Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support of
others alone in your vehicle. Pets should
also not be left alone. They could acci-
dentally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of the ve-
hicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, tempera-
tures in a closed vehicle could quickly
become high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or ani-
mals.
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Properly secure all cargo to help prevent
it from sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a
sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con-
tain colorless and odorless carbon mon-
oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can
cause unconsciousness or death.
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If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all win-
dows fully open, and have the vehicle in-
spected immediately.
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Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
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Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for any extended length of time.
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Keep the lift gate closed while driving,
otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn
into the passenger compartment. If you
must drive with the lift gate open, follow
these precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the air recirculation switch OFF
and the fan control at maximum posi-
tion to circulate the air.
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If electrical wiring or other cable connec-
tions must pass to a trailer through
the seal on the lift gate or the body,
follow the manufacturer’s recommenda-
tion to prevent carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle.
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If a special body, camper or other equip-
ment is added for recreational or other
usage, follow the manufacturer’s recom-
mendation to prevent carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle. (Some recre-
ational vehicle appliances such as
stoves, refrigerator, heaters, etc. may
also generate carbon monoxide.)
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The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic when-
ever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering into the passenger compart-
ment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving
damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING
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Starting and driving
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