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5-4 Starting and driving WARNING . Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either. They could acciden- tally 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 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 contain colorless and odor- less carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness or death. . If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle inspected imme- diately. . 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 liftgate closed while driving, otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the passen- ger compartment. If you must drive with the liftgate open, fol- low these precautions: air recirculation to off and the fan control to high to circulate the air. . If electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass to a trailer through the seal on the liftgate or the body, follow the manufac- turer’s recommendation to pre- vent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle. . The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a quali- fied mechanic whenever: vice. — You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compartment. — You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system. — You have had an accident involving damage to the ex- haust system, underbody, or rear of the vehicle. THREE-WAY CATALYST The three-way catalyst is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at high temperatures to help reduce pollutants. WARNING . The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are very hot. Keep people, animals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system components. . Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING |