Protecting Your Mazda; Before Driving; Engine Exhaust:- Page 107

Protecting Your Mazda

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Before Driving

WARNING

Engine Exhaust:
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, which is dangerous to
inhale. It can even kill.

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Carbon monoxide is colorless and
odorless. If you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your
Mazda, immediately consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you must drive even though
you smell fumes, keep all win-
dows fully open, no matter how
cold the weather is.

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If the engine is run in a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust
gas can easily enter the passen-
ger compartment. Don’t run the
engine in closed areas.

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When the vehicle is stopped for
long in an open area with the
engine running, adjust the heat-
ing or cooling system to draw air
inside.

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Snow under a vehicle that is
stopped with the engine running
can trap exhaust gas. This gas
has fumes containing CO (car-
bon monoxide) that can enter
the passenger compartment and
kill anyone in it. Be sure to clear
away snow from beneath and
around your vehicle.

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Before Getting In

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Be sure the windows, outside mir-
ror(s) and outside lights are clean.

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Inspect inflation pressures and con-
dition of tires.

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Look under the vehicle for any sign
of a leak.

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If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.

NOTE

Engine oil, engine coolant, brake
fluid, clutch fluid, washer fluid, and
other fluid levels should be inspected
daily, weekly, or at refueling, depend-
ing on the fluid. See Maintenance,
Section 8.