Emission Controls
Sources of Emissions
The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of
nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. The evaporation of fuel in the fuel tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Control of oxides of nitrogen and
hydrocarbons is very important since, under certain conditions,
when subjected to sunlight, they react to form photochemical smog.
Carbon monoxide does not react to form smog, but it is toxic.
The Clean Air Act
The Clean Air A c t * requires all vehicle manufacturers to explain in
writing the operation and maintenance of their emission control
systems.
Maintenance instructions are included on pages
110
—
112
; the
operation of each system is explained below and on the following
page.
Replacement Parts
The emission control systems on your new Honda were designed,
built and certified to conform with the Federal regulations
implementing the Clean Air Act. Honda recommends only the use of
new, Genuine Honda parts or their equivalent. The use of other
replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair
the effectiveness of your car's emission control systems.
Crankcase Emission Control System
To prevent crankcase emissions, your car is equipped with a
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System which routes blowby
gases from the crankcase, through the Positive Crankcase
Ventilation valve and intake manifold, into the combustion chamber.
Evaporative Emission Control System
The Evaporative Emission Control System is designed to prevent
fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere.
Fuel vapors from the fuel tank are directed into the evaporative
emission control canister where they are adsorbed and stored while
the engine is stopped or idling. When the engine coolant
temperature rises to a certain value, the vapors are drawn into the
engine through the throttle body and the intake manifold during
normal engine operation.
* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) on Emissions valid at the time
they are manufactured.
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