Service Precautions; Catalytic Converter - Mitsubishi ASX 2016 Owner's Manual

Service precautions

Service precautions
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular in-
tervals serves to preserve the value and ap-
pearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this own-
er's manual can be performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic in-
spection and maintenance performed by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or another specialist.
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10-02 Maintenance
In the event a malfunction or a problem is
discovered, we recommend you to have it
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checked and repaired. This section contains
information on inspection maintenance pro-
cedures that you can do yourself. Follow the
instructions and cautions for each of the vari-
ous procedures.
A- Cooling fans
B- Caution label
*: Front of the vehicle
WARNING
l When checking or servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure the
engine is switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
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WARNING
l If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the engine running, be
especially careful that your clothing, hair,
etc., does not become caught by the fan,
drive belts, or other moving parts.
l The fan may turn on automatically even if
the engine is not running. Turn the igni-
tion switch to the "LOCK" position or put
the operation mode in OFF to be safe
while you work in the engine compart-
ment.
l Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumes
are flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.
l Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
l Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endanger
your personal safety. We recommend you
to consult a specialist for necessary infor-
mation.

Catalytic converter

The exhaust gas scavenging devices used
with the catalytic converter are extremely ef-
ficient for the reduction of noxious gases.
The catalytic converter is installed in the ex-
haust system.
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