Driving tips
Operating precautions for cat-
alytic converters
• Do not operate the engine at high
idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
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WARNING - Fire
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Do not modify or tamper with any
part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia dealer.
A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your
vehicle. Do not park the vehicle
over or near flammable objects,
such as grass, vegetation,
paper, leaves, etc.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalyt-
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with a cat- Additionally, such actions could void
alytic converter emission control your warranties.
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
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Use only UNLEADED FUEL for
gasoline engine (unleaded).
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Do not operate the vehicle when
there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
loss of performance.
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Do not misuse or abuse the
engine. Examples of misuse are
coasting with the ignition off and
descending steep grades in gear
with the ignition off.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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