Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the
human body is included in
exhaust gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain harmful car-
bon monoxide (CO), which is color-
less and odorless. Observe the
following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust
gases to enter the vehicle and may
lead to an accident caused by light-
headedness, or may lead to death or
a serious health hazard.
Important points while driving
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Keep the back door closed.
If you smell exhaust gases in the
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vehicle even when the back door is
closed, open the side windows and
have the vehicle inspected at a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work-
shop as soon as possible.
When parking
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If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-
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lated area or a closed area, such as
a garage, stop the hybrid system.
Do not leave the vehicle with the
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hybrid system operating for a long
time.
If such a situation cannot be
avoided, park the vehicle in an
open space and ensure that
exhaust fumes do not enter the
vehicle interior.
Do not leave the hybrid system
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operating in an area with snow
build-up, or where it is snowing. If
snowbanks build up around the
vehicle while the hybrid system is
operating, exhaust gases may col-
lect and enter the vehicle.
1-1. For safe use
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Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be
checked periodically. If there is a hole
or crack caused by corrosion, dam-
age to a joint or abnormal exhaust
noise, be sure to have the vehicle
inspected and repaired by a SUZUKI
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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