Carbon monoxide hazard – Acura 2008 MDX User Manual

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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains

carbon monoxide gas. Carbon

monoxide should not enter the

vehicle in normal driving if you

maintain your vehicle properly and

follow the information on this page.

High levels of carbon monoxide can

collect rapidly in enclosed areas,

such as a garage. Do not run the

engine with the garage door closed.

Even with the door open, run the

engine only long enough to move the

vehicle out of the garage.

The vehicle is raised for an oil

change.

You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust.

The vehicle was in an accident

that may have damaged the

underside.

Have the exhaust system inspected

for leaks whenever:

With the tailgate open, airflow can

pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s

interior and create a hazardous

condition. If you must drive with the

tailgate open, open all the windows,

and set the climate control system as

shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle

with the engine running, even in an

unconfined area, adjust the climate

control system as follows:

Select the fresh air mode.

Select the

mode.

Turn the fan on high speed.

Set the temperature control to a

comfortable setting.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.