Acura Integra 1987, Manual

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C a ta ly tic C o n ve rte r
A catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system to help
clean-up the harmful exhaust gases that can cause air pollution.
CAUTION:
• To be effective, the converter must work at high temperature,
so don't park your car over dry grass, leaves or anything else
that could burn easily.
• T o stay effective, the converter must not be contaminated by
leaded gasoline; use only unleaded gas as explained on page 44.
• The converter can be overheated and damaged if it's fed too
much unburned fuel mixture from the engine, so:
— Don't push or tow the car to start it; if the battery is dead,
jump start the car as shown on page 93.
— Don't turn the key off while the engine is running above idle
speed.
— Don't change the ignition timing, or remove any emission
control parts.
— Use only the spark plugs specified in this manual.
— Don't keep driving your car if it isn't running properly, or if its
CHARGE warning light comes on; have it checked by your
Acura dealer.
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