1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Running Your Engine WhileYou’re ParkedIt’s better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know.A CAUTIOF . ;Idling the engine with the air system control offcould allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle(see the earlier Caution under “EngineExhaust”).Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadlycarbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even ifthe fan switch is at the highest setting. One placethis can happen is a garage. Exhaust -- withCO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in agarage with the engine running.Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See“Blizzard” in the Index.)A f‘ AT TTTnNIt can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine isrunning unless you have to. If you’ve left theengine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure yourvehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairlylevel ground, always set your parking brake andmove the shift lever to PARK (P).Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’tmove. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling atrailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.2-32