Kia pride 1997 - Fuel Requirements; Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions (Carbon Monoxide)

FUEL REQUIREMENTS, EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Fuel Requirements
Use only unleaded fuel.
Warning!
Lead will be deposited on the oxy-
gen sensor and the catalyst con-
verter of the emission control sys-
tem. This will result in malfunction
of the system, which will cause low
performance. Therefore , under no
circumstances use leaded fuel in
your Kia. If you suspect your
engine is not functioning properly,
contact your nearest Kia Dealer
immediately.
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Engine Exhaust Gas
Precautions
(Carbon Monoxide)
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Though colourless and odour-
less, it is dangerous, even lethal, if
inhaled.
e Carbon monoxide can be present with
other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have it inspected and
repaired immediately by an authorized
Kia Dealer. Do not drive with exhaust
fumes present, but if you must, do so
only with all windows fully open.
e Do not operate the engine in confined
or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than necessary to move the
vehicle to and from the area.
e Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi-
cle for any extended time with the
engine running.
Operating Precautions for
Catalytic Converter
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions must
be observed:
e Use only UNLEADED FUEL.
e Do not park the vehicle over or near
flammable objects, such as dry grass.
Under certain conditions, they could
be ignited by a hot exhaust system.
e Do not operate the vehicle when there
are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or other noticeable loss of
performance.
e Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending down
steep gradients in gear with the igni-
tion off.
e Do not operate the engine at high idle
speed for extended periods (5 minutes
or more).
e Do not modify or tamper with any part
of the engine or emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by a qualified techni-
cian.
e Do not attempt to push start vehicle.