Carbon monoxide hazard – HONDA 2001 Civic Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Push the

button.

Select the

mode.

Turn the fan on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.

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.

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.

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

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 heating and cooling
system as shown below.

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Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Driver and Passenger Saf ety

54

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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