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Before Driving Your Mazda

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) 

Carbon Monoxide:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is 
colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness 
and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open 
and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately.

Exhaust Gas in Enclosed Area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust 
gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of 
consciousness or even death could occur. Don’t run the engine when inside an 
enclosed area.

Idling with the Windows Closed:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and 
the engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains 
poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even 
death could occur. Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw 
fresh air.

Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust 
pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because 
exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in the cabin could be 
injured or killed. Clear the snow from underneath and around your vehicle, 
particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine.

WARNING

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