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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE
CatalyticConverter
WARNING!
Thecatalyticconverterrequirestheuseofunleadedfuel
only.Leadedgasolinewilldestroytheeffectivenessofthe
catalystasanemissioncontroldevice.
Ahotexhaustsystemcanstartafireifyouparkover
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex-
haustsystem.Donotparkoroperateyourvehiclein
areas where your exhaust system can contact any-
thingthatcanburn.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service,includingatuneuptomanufacturersspecifica-
tions,shouldbeobtainedimmediately.
CAUTION!
Damagetothecatalyticconvertercanresultifyour
vehicleisnotkeptinproperoperatingcondition.In
theeventofenginemalfunction,particularlyinvolv-
ingenginemisfireorotherapparentlossofperfor-
mance,haveyourvehicleservicedpromptly.Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resultinginpossibledamagetotheconverterandthe
vehicle.
Tominimizethepossibilityofcatalystdamage:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Dovehicle.nottrytostarttheenginebypushingortowingthe
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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