Running the Vehicle While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.
WARNING!
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
area with poor ventilation is
dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. Never run the
engine in an enclosed area that
has no fresh air ventilation. For
more information, see Engine
Exhaust.
WARNING!
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the automatic
transmission shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do
not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running unless you
have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park.
If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips.
See also:
Sunroof
For vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in
ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory
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Bluetooth (Overview)
For vehicles equipped with the
MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment
system, see the separate MyLink/IntelliLink Features and Functions
Guide for more information.
For vehicles equipped with
Blu ...
DIC Buttons
A. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear
the menu item when it is
displayed.
B. (Thumbwheel): Use to
scroll through the items in each
menu. A small marker will move
across the bottom of the pag ...
