Why Can Sleeping in a Car with Air Conditioning On Lead to Poisoning?
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Sleeping in a car with the air conditioning on can lead to poisoning for the following reasons: 1. High carbon monoxide concentration outside the car: At idle speed, even outdoors, if there is no wind, carbon monoxide can accumulate around the car, and the concentration increases over time. 2. Using the external circulation mode: A large amount of carbon monoxide from outside the car can be drawn into the interior, causing carbon monoxide poisoning. Methods to reduce the risk of death when sleeping in a car with air conditioning on: 1. Parking location: First, choose to park the car in an open, spacious, and well-ventilated area, with the front of the car facing the wind direction so that exhaust fumes are blown away. Avoid parking in poorly ventilated parking lots or small indoor spaces. 2. Switching modes: When using the air conditioning in the car, switch from internal circulation to external circulation. Do not keep the internal circulation on for too long, as the air inside the car will gradually decrease, and carbon monoxide levels will rise, leading to poisoning and potentially death. 3. Opening windows: Always leave the car windows slightly open, with a gap of 2CM to 3CM. The more windows are open, the better, but avoid opening them too wide to prevent any malicious individuals or other unusual situations.
