Cadillac 2011 DTS - Manual (Page 286)

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay
with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible,
use the Roadside Service on page 8‑6. To get help
and keep everyone in the vehicle safe:
. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 4‑3.
. Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
{ WARNING:
Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle.
This may cause exhaust gases to get inside.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
. Clear away snow from around the base of
your vehicle, especially any that is blocking
the exhaust pipe.
. Check again from time to time to be sure
snow does not collect there.
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WARNING: (Continued)
. Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on the side
of the vehicle that is away from the wind to
bring in fresh air.
. Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel.
. Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that circulates the air inside the vehicle and
set the fan speed to the highest setting. See
Climate Control System in the Index.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see
Engine Exhaust on page 3‑32.
Snow can trap exhaust gases under the vehicle.
This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you.
You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not
know it is in the vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base of the vehicle, especially any that
is blocking the exhaust.
To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as
needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine
off and close the window most of the way to save heat.
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