Carbon monoxide hazard – Acura 2000 RL - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Your car's exhaust contains carbon

monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving if

you maintain your car properly.

Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:

The car is raised for an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust.

The car was in an accident that

may have damaged the underside.

High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the

vehicle out of the garage.

With the trunk lid open, air flow can

pull exhaust gas into your car's
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows
and set the climate control system as
shown below.

If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconfined area, with the
engine running, adjust the climate
control system as follows:

1. Select the Fresh Air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a

comfortable setting.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill

you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

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