Don't close the vents...not only do they vent but they also provide depressurization for the cabin.
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I haven't opened these up, but if they are like most vehicles, they are one-way - out. They don't help bring in fresh air unless there is a two-way door as part of the A/C system.
I bigger concern with sealing them could be CO.
Now, the methane problem you referenced above is the most likely and more common scenario we all face, especially with teenage boys