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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Und er norm al operating cond itions, the catalytic con-
verter will not requ ire maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine prop erly tuned to assu re
prop er catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
WARN ING!
The air clean er can provid e a measu re of protection
in the case of engin e backfire. Do not rem ove the air
clean er unless such rem oval is necessary for rep air or
main ten ance. Make sure that no one is near the
engin e compartm ent before startin g the veh icle with
the air clean er rem oved . Failu re to do so can resu lt in
seriou s person al injury.
CAUTIO N!
Damage to the catalytic converter can resu lt if you r
veh icle is not kept in prop er operatin g condition . In
the even t of engin e malfu nction , particu larly involv-
ing engin e misfire or oth er apparen t loss of perfor-
mance, have you r veh icle serviced prom ptly. Con tin -
Fuel Filter
A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling, limit the speed at
which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting.
Shou ld an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the
fuel tank, filter rep lacem ent may be necessary. See you r
local dealer for service.
ued operation
of you r veh icle with a severe
malfu nction could cause the converter to overh eat,
resu ltin g in possib le damage to the converter and the
veh icle.
Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter requ ires the use of unlead ed fuel
only. Lead ed gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the
catalyst as an emission control device.
NOTE: Intentional tam pering with emissions control
system s can resu lt in civil penalties being assessed
against you .
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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