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z If unburned fuel enters the catalytic
converter, this may result in overheating
and irreparable d amage to the cata lytic
conv erter.
You should therefore avoid
unnecessarily long use of the starter
when starting off, running the tank dry
(an irregular fuel supply will lead to
overheating) and starting the eng ine by
pushing or towing.
z If the em ission c ontrol indicator Z
flashes, slow down until the flashing
stop s and the control indicator is steady.
Contact a workshop im med iately. We
rec om mend your Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer. Emission control indicator Z –
see page 147.
Catalytic converter for dies el engine s
Damage to the catalytic conv erter or the
vehicle m ay result if the following points
are not observed :
z Consult a workshop, such as your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, as quic kly
as possible in the event of irregular
engine running, a significant loss of
engine power or other unusual
malfunctions. If necessary, driving m ay
be continued for a short time at a low
speed and with a low engine speed.
Irregular engine running a nd a loss of
engin e powe r when the Traction Control
sy ste m 3 or the Electronic Stability
Program 3 come into action are
determined by the op erating conditions
and are therefore of no significance – see
pages 150, 151.
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