Maintenance
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Operating precautions for catalytic 
converters 
 WARNING
The exhaust system and catalytic 
converter are very hot during and 
immediately after the engine has been 
running. To avoid SERIOUS INJURY or 
DEATH:
•  Do not park, idle, or drive the vehicle 
over or near flammable objects, such 
as grass, vegetation, paper, leaves, 
etc. A hot exhaust system can ignite 
flammable items under your vehicle.
•  Keep away from the exhaust system 
and catalytic converter or you may 
get burned.
Also, do not remove the heat sink 
around the exhaust system, do not 
seal the bottom of the vehicle, and 
do not coat the vehicle for corrosion 
control. It may present a fire risk 
under certain conditions.
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic 
converter emission control device. 
To prevent damage to the catalytic 
converter and to your vehicle, take the 
following precautions:
•  Use only UNLEADED FUEL for 
gasoline engines.
•  Do not operate the vehicle when 
there are signs of engine malfunction, 
such as misfire or a noticeable loss of 
performance.
•  Do not misuse or abuse the engine. 
Examples of misuse are coasting with 
the engine off and descending steep 
grades in gear with the engine off.
•  Do not operate the engine at high idle 
speed for extended periods  
(5 minutes or more).
•  Do not modify or tamper with any 
part of the engine or emission 
control system. All inspections and 
adjustments must be made by an 
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded 
products.
•  Avoid driving with an extremely low 
fuel level.
Running out of fuel could cause the 
engine to misfire, damaging the 
catalytic converter.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE 
NOTICE
Perchlorate Material-special handling 
may apply, See: www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers: 
Perchlorate containing materials, such as 
air bag inflators, seatbelt pretensioners 
and keyless remote entry batteries, must 
be disposed of according to Title 22 
California Code of Regulations Section 
67384.10 (a).