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THREE–WAY CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
WARM UP THREE–WAY
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
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Warm up three–way catalytic converter
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Three–way catalytic converter
The three–way catalytic converter/warm up three–way catalytic
converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust
system.
It looks somewhat like a muffler, but its purpose is to reduce
pollutants in the exhaust gas.
CAUTION
Keep people and combustible materials away from the
exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas
is very hot.
Do not drive, idle or park your vehicle over anything that
might burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or rags.
NOTICE
A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three–way
catalytic converter/warm up three–way catalytic converter may
cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this and
other damage, observe the following precautions:
Use only unleaded gasoline.
Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out of
fuel could cause the engine to misfire, creating an excessive
load on the three–way catalytic converter/warm up
three–way catalytic converter.
Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20
minutes.
Avoid racing the engine.
Do not push–start or pull–start your vehicle.
Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving.
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