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Risk of poisoning by carbon monoxide (CO)

The composition of the exhaust gases of the engine is included in the highly toxic carbon monoxide (CO). When a working exhaust system and proper operation of the vehicle, the engine exhaust gases can not enter the interior of the vehicle. Try to check the technical condition of the exhaust system for leaks and its pipeline in the following cases:

1. At the next change the engine oil when the vehicle is on the lift;
2. When the audible change in the nature of the noise emitted by the exhaust system;
3. After the accident, which could be damaged items that are located underneath the vehicle.

Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas. Inhalation of carbon monoxide causes loss of consciousness and may lead to death! Beware located in a closed, unventilated room, or to carry out work for which you are forced to breathe air containing carbon monoxide in high concentrations!

In confined spaces with poor ventilation, for example, in the garage of the concentration of CO can quickly increase to dangerous value. Therefore, it does not leave the engine running when the door is closed garage. Even if the door is open, do not leave the engine running for a long time. Immediately after starting the engine to leave the garage and to continue engine warming up on the street.

When driving with the tailgate open the engine exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle and create a dangerous situation. If a situation arises where tightly shut the door can not be, should be fully open all the windows and turn on the system ventilation and air conditioning

When you are inside the car with the engine idling (even in the open air), make the following inclusions:

1. Turn on the ventilation system in the cabin fresh air intake mode;
2. Turn the heater fan at maximum speed;
3. Set the comfortable level of temperature.