Your vehicle's exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle properly andfollow the information on this page.Have the exhaust system inspectedfor leaks whenever:● The vehicle is raised for an oilchange.● You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust.● The vehicle was in a crash thatmay have damaged the underside.Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.Breathing it can causeunconsciousness and even killyou.Avoid any enclosed areas oractivities that expose you tocarbon monoxide.High levels of carbon monoxide cancollect rapidly in enclosed areas,such as a garage. Do not run theengine with the garage door closed.Even with the door open, run theengine only long enough to move thevehicle out of the garage.With the tailgate open, airflow canpull exhaust gas into your vehicle'sinterior and create a hazardouscondition. If you must drive with thetailgate open, open all the windows,and set the climate control system asshown below.If you must sit in your parked vehiclewith the engine running, even in anunconfined area, adjust the climatecontrol system as follows:1. Select the fresh air mode.2. Select the mode.3. Turn the fan on high speed.4. Set the temperature control to acomfortable setting.Carbon Monoxide Hazard61Driver and Passenger Safety11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu
