INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA
Engine exhaust cautions
D If you can smell exhaust fumes even
though there are no other vehicles in
the surrounding area, have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
D Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust. It
contains carbon monoxide, which is
a colourless and odourless gas. It can
cause unconsciousness, serious in-
jury or even death.
D Continued inhalation of exhaust
fumes can lead to death by gas pois-
oning.
D Make sure the exhaust system has no
holes or loose connections. The sys-
tem should be checked from time to
time.
D If you hit something, or notice
a
change in the sound of the exhaust,
have the system checked immediately.
D Do not run the engine in a garage or
enclosed area except for the time
needed to drive the vehicle in or out.
The exhaust gases cannot escape,
making this a particularly dangerous
situation.
D Do not remain for a long time in a
parked vehicle with the engine run-
ning. If it is unavoidable, however, do
so only in an unconfined area and ad-
just the heating or cooling system to
force outside air into the vehicle.
D Keep the boot lid closed while driving.
An open or unsealed boot lid may
cause exhaust gases to be drawn into
the vehicle.
D To allow proper operation of your
vehicle’s ventilation system, keep the
inlet grilles in front of the windshield
clear of snow, leaves, or other ob-
structions.
D If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehi-
cle, open the windows and close the
boot lid to ensure plenty of fresh air
enters the vehicle.
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