Subaru Forester: Driving tips / Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
- Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dangerous,
or even lethal, if inhaled.
- Always properly maintain the engine
exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle.
- Never run the engine in a closed
space, such as a garage, except
for the brief time needed to drive
the vehicle in or out of it.
- Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle
for a lengthy time while the
engine is running. If that is unavoidable,
then use the ventilation
fan to force fresh air into the
vehicle.
- Always keep the front ventilator
inlet grille free from snow, leaves
or other obstructions to ensure
that the ventilation system always
works properly.
- If at any time you suspect that
exhaust fumes are entering the
vehicle, have the problem
checked and corrected as soon
as possible. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive
only with all windows fully open.
- Keep the rear gate closed while
driving to prevent exhaust gas
from entering the vehicle.
NOTE
Due to the expansion and contraction
of the metals used in the manufacture
of the exhaust system, you may hear a
crackling sound coming from the exhaust
system for a short time after the
engine has been shut off. This sound is
normal.
The catalytic converter is installed in the
exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to
reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases,
thus providing cleaner exhaust...
Other information:
WARNING
When you release the electronic
parking brake while the engine is
running, the electronic parking
brake indicator light will turn off.
However, if the light still illuminates,
stop the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and have the
system inspected by a SUBARU
dealer...
Driver Monitoring System operation indicator
light (green)
Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator
light
Driver Monitoring System temporary stop
indicator light
Driver Monitoring System warning light
(yellow)
The Driver Monitoring System indicator/
warning indicates the status of the Driver
Monitoring System on the combination
meter display...