Exhaust Gas Precautions - Toyota Tacoma 2024 Manual

Exhaust gas precau-
tions
Harmful substance to the
human body is included in
exhaust gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain harmful
carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless 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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Vehicles with a power back win-
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dow: Keep the back window
closed.
If you smell exhaust gases in
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the vehicle even when the back
window (vehicles with a power
back window) is closed, open
the windows and have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Toyota
dealer 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
engine.
Do not leave the vehicle with
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the engine running 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.
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WARNING
Do not leave the engine running
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in an area with snow build-up,
or where it is snowing. If snow-
banks build up around the vehi-
cle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and
enter the vehicle.
Exhaust pipe
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The exhaust system needs to be
checked periodically. If there is a
hole or crack caused by corro-
sion, damage to a joint or abnor-
mal exhaust noise, be sure to
have the vehicle inspected and
repaired by your Toyota dealer.
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