Infiniti S51-D EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide), THREE-WAY CATALYST, PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND

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Model "S51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 3/ 26
WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support of
othersalone in your vehicle. Pets should
not be left alone either. They could
accidentally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle.Also,onhot,sunnydays,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
.Properlysecure all cargo to help prevent
it from sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a
sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
.Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or
death.
.If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
.Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
.Do not park the vehicle with the engine
runningfor any extended length of time.
.Keep the lift gate closed while driving,
otherwise exhaust gases could be
drawn into the passenger compartment.
Ifyou must drive withthe lift gate open,
follow these precautions:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the air recirculation to off
andthefancontroltohighto
circulate the air.
.If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer through
the seal on the lift gate or the body,
follow the manufacturer’s recommenda-
tion to prevent carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle.
.Theexhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
—The vehicle is raised for service.
—You suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering into the passenger compart-
ment.
—You notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust system.
—You have had an accident involving
damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission
control device installed in the exhaust
system. Exhaust gases in the three-way
catalystare burned at high temperatures to
help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
.The exhaust gas and the exhaust
system are very hot. Keep people,
animals or flammable materials away
from the exhaust system components.
.Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING
5-2 Starting and driving