Opel GT Owner's Manual page 117

Controlling exhaust emissions
The c om bina tion of desig n measures –
mainly in the area of the fuel injection
system a nd ignition system s, and the
cataly tic conv erter – has minimised the
proportion of harmful substances in the
exhaust ga ses, such as carbon m onoxid e
(CO ), hydrocarbons (CH) and nitrous
oxides (N O ).
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Control i nd icator Z for exhaust
Illum inates when the ignition is switched
on a nd during the start attem pt. Goes out
shortly after the eng ine sta rts running.
If it illum inates while the engine is running,
there is a fa ult in the em ission control
sy stem. The permitted emission values
may be exceeded. Consult a work shop
immed iately.
Flashing with the engine running indicates
a fault that may damage the catalytic
conv erter. You can continue to drive
without causing damage by slowing down
until the fla shing stop s and the control
indica tor is stead y. C onsult a workshop
immed iately.
Driving and o peration
Exhaust g ases
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Warnin g
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide, w hich is colourless and
odourless and c ould b e fatal if inhaled.
If ex haust gases p enetrate the v ehicle
interior, open the w indows and consult a
workshop im mediately.
During the first drive, smoke may develop
because of wax and oil ev aporating on the
exhaust system . Park the vehicle in the
open for a while a fter the first drive and
av oid inhaling the fum es.
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