Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2007, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
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Catalytic converter
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For ordinary use, there are no particular precautions except that
of using unleaded petrol.
The exhaust gas scavenging device used with the catalytic con-
verter is extremely efficient for the reduction of noxious gases.
The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to ensure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
The catalytic converter itself gets hot quickly, and may be dam-
aged if overheated. The following points should be noted in
order to prevent the ignition of unburned petrol within the cata-
lytic converter.
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In case of petrol-powered vehicles, use UNLEADED
PETROL ONLY of the type recommended in “Fuel selec-
tion” on page 2.
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Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out
of fuel could cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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Do not try to start the engine by pushing the vehicle. If the
battery is weak or discharged, use another battery to start
the engine.
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In the case of petrol-powered vehicles, do not idle the
engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or
removed such as for performing diagnostic tests.
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Do not idle the engine for prolonged periods during very
rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
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Do not race the engine when turning off the ignition
switch. This will damage the catalytic converter due to
contact with unburnt fuel.
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Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is
noticeably low, or there is unnecessary engine rotation, or
any other engine trouble, such as with the ignition, etc.
If it is impractical to stop driving immediately, reduce the
speed and drive for only a short time. We recommend you
to have your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
CAUTION
!
● Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in a proper operating condition.
In the event of an engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfiring or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle in a severely
overheated condition may result in damage to the
converter and vehicle.
WARNING
!
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As with any vehicle, do not park or operate this
vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as
dry grass or leaves can come into contact with a hot
exhaust, as a fire could occur.
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Paint should not be applied to the catalytic con-
verter.