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CATALYTIC CONVERTER
This vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the muffler.
The catalytic converter contains noble metals
that serve as catalyst, promoting chemical
reactions to convert CO and HC in the
exhaust to CO and H O (water vapour).
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A defective catalytic converter contributes to
air pollution and can impair your engine’s
performance.
Follow these guidelines to protect your
vehicle’s catalytic converter.
•
Always use unleaded petrol. Even a small
amount of leaded petrol can contaminate
the catalyst metals, making the catalytic
converter ineffective.
•
Keep the engine tuned up.
Polishing or waxing is not applicable for
models having matte paint.
NOTE
AIR SUCTION VALVE (ASV)
(SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM)
Further to meet emission standards this
vehicle is provided with the air suction valve.
Air suction valve (1) supplies fresh air from
the air filter to the exhaust manifold to convert
carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. This
reduces the CO% in the vehicle's exhaust.
POLISHING OF VEHICLE
After washing your vehicle, wax all painted
surfaces (except matte painted surfaces) using
a commercially available polish/quality liquid
or paste wax to finish the job. Use only a non
abrasive polish or wax made specifically for
automobiles. Apply the polish or wax
according to the instructions on the container.
(1) Air suction valve
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This worsens the effect of the salt.
Extended storage, such as for winter, requires
that you take certain steps to reduce the
effects of deterioration from non use of the
vehicle. In addition, necessary repairs should
be made before storing the vehicle, otherwise
these repairs may be forgotten by the time the
vehicle is removed from storage.
REMOVING ROAD SALT
The road may contain salt which was sprayed
as an anti-freezing agent during winter, and
the seawater are the causes of rust.
Wash your vehicle when run on such
conditions by the following the point
mentioned below, Clean the vehicle using cold
water
(page 58)
. Do not use warm water.
STORAGE GUIDE
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