Mitsubishi MOTORS GRANDIS, 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 devices used with the catalytic
converter are extremely efficient for the reduction of noxious
gases. The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust sys-
tem.
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.
● Use UNLEADED PETROL ONLY of the type recom-
mended in “Fuel selection” on page 2.
● Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out
of fuel could cause damage to the catalytic converter.
● 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.
●
Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires discon-
nected or removed such as performing diagnostic tests.
●
Do not idle the engine for prolonged periods during very
rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
●
Do not race the engine when turning off the ignition
switch. This will cause the catalytic converter to be dam-
aged due to contact with unburnt fuel.
● Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is
noticeably low, or that there is unnecessary engine rota-
tion, 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 proper operating condition. In
the event of an engine malfunction particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
overheated condition may result in possible damage
to the converter and vehicle.
WARNING
!
●
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 the hot
exhaust since fire could occur.
● Paint should not be applied to the catalytic con-
verter.
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