Precautions when starting and driving -2, Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) -2 – NISSAN 2009 Frontier User Manual

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WARNING

Do not leave children or adults who

would normally require the assistance

of others alone in your vehicle. Pets

should also not be left alone. They

could accidentally injure themselves or

others through inadvertent operation of

the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,

temperatures in a closed vehicle could

quickly become high enough to cause

severe or possibly fatal injuries to

people or animals.

Properly secure all cargo with ropes or

straps to help prevent it from sliding or

shifting. Do not place cargo higher than

the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-

lision, unsecured cargo could cause

personal injury.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

Do not breathe exhaust gases; they

contain colorless and odorless carbon

monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-

ous. It can cause unconsciousness or

death.

If you suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering the vehicle, drive with all win-

dows fully open, and have the vehicle

inspected immediately.

Do not run the engine in closed spaces

such as a garage.

Do not park the vehicle with the engine

running for any extended length of time.

Keep the lift gate and rear windows

closed while driving, otherwise exhaust

gases could be drawn into the passen-

ger compartment. If you must drive with

the lift gate or rear windows open, fol-

low these precautions:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the

air recirculation but-

ton (if so equipped) to off and the fan

control dial to 4 (high) to circulate

the air.

If electrical wiring or other cable con-

nections must pass to a trailer through

the seal on the lift gate or the body,

follow the manufacturer’s recommen-

dation to prevent carbon monoxide en-

try into the vehicle.

The exhaust system and body should be

inspected by a qualified mechanic

whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering

into

the

passenger

compartment.

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.

If a special body, camper, or other

equipment is added for recreational or

other usage, follow the manufacturer’s

recommendation to prevent carbon

monoxide entry into the vehicle. Do not

occupy these areas while the engine is

running even if the vehicle is parked.

Some recreational vehicle appliances

such as stoves, refrigerators, heaters,

etc.

may

also

generate

carbon

monoxide.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING

AND DRIVING

5-2

Starting and driving

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2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
05/27/08—debbie

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