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797-74E-I
Omni MPI
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
7-4
CAUTION
RUNNING-IN
The future performance and reliability
of the engine depends on the care
and restraint exercised during its
early life. It is especially important to
observe the following precautions
during the initial 1000 km of vehicle
operation.
•
After starting, do not race the
engine. Warm it up gradually.
•
Avoid prolonged vehicle operation
at a constant speed. Moving parts
will bed in better if you vary your
speed.
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Do not exceed 90 km/h.
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Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid
full throttle starts.
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If possible, avoid hard braking,
especially during the first 300 km
of driving.
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Do not drive slowly with the
transmission in a high gear.
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Drive the vehicle at moderate
engine speeds.
The purpose of the catalytic converter
installed on your vehicle is to convert
exhaust pollutants to harmless water vapour,
carbon dioxide, and nitrogen. Use of leaded
fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic
converters is prohibited, because lead
deactivates the pollutant-reducing
components of the catalyst system.
It is very important to keep the engine
properly tuned. Engine misfiring, which can
result from an improperly tuned engine,
may cause overheating of the catalyst. This
may result in permanent heat damage to
the catalyst and other vehicle components.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
797-07-001
CAUTION
To minimize the possibility of catalyst
or other vehicle damage:
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Maintain the engine in the proper
operating condition.
•
In the event of an engine
malfunction, particularly one
involving engine misfire or other
apparent loss of performance,
have the vehicle serviced
promptly.
•
Do not turn off the engine or interrupt
the ignition when the transmission is
in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
•
Do not try to start the engine by
pushing or towing the vehicle, or
coasting down a hill.
•
Do not idle the engine with any spark
plug wires disconnected or removed,
such as during diagnostic testing.
•
Do not idle the vehicle for prolonged
periods if idling seems rough or there
are other malfunctions.
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Do not allow the fuel tank to get near
the empty level.