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:
Temperature control
Turn the temperature control dial to set the
preferred interior temperature.
NOTE
The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
SYNC mode (type B)
When the SYNC mode is turned on, both
the driver’s and front passenger’s side
temperatures are synchronized using the
driver’s side temperature control dial...
Before driving in cold weather, make sure
the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to
the windshield or rear window.
If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the
windshield or rear window, perform the
following procedure.
To thaw the windshield wiper blade
rubbers, use the defroster with the airflow
selection in and the
temperature set
for maximum warmth until the wiper blade
rubbers are completely thawed...