MARUTI SUZUKI Omni, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Be careful where you park and drive;
the catalytic converter and other
exhaust components can get very hot.
As with any vehicle, do not park or
operate this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry
grass or leaves can come in contact
with a hot exhaust system.
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WARNING
70F-05-006E
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
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.
The converter is designed to last the life of
the vehicle under normal usage and when
unleaded fuel is used. No special
maintenance is required on the converter.
However, 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.
To minimize the possibility of catalyst
or other vehicle damage:
• 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.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to get
near the empty level.
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