It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

Caution: 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.

Caution: 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 Towing a Trailer .

While parked with the engine idling for an extended period, turn off the following factory equipment if emergency lighting and communication equipment are operating:

When the automatic transmission is in P (Park), the driver's foot is off the brake, and the emergency equipment is turned on, the engine rpm may increase to 1200 rpm to keep the electrical power of the vehicle at a steady rate. Even with the extra power boost, the vehicle may stall after long periods of time with a heavy electrical load.

See "Running the Vehicle While Parked" in the Features and Controls section of the owner manual for more information.