Buick Enclave: Running the Vehicle While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.
WARNING
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine
exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation.
For more information, see Engine Exhaust .
WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift
lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can
roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move.
See Shifting Into Park .
If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips .
Engine Exhaust
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
► The vehicl ...
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the
seats.
► (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when
starting the eng ...
See also:
Symbols used in this handbook
This safety alert symbol precedes any safety message about a risk of personal
injury. It will also have one of the following signal words.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not ...
Second Row Seats
The second row seat can be folded to access the third row. Pull the sliding seat
lever forward; the seat cushion folds, and the seat slides forward.
See Rear Seats . ...
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving
the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns. ...