Catalytic Converter, Exhaust Emissions; Catalytic Converter For Petrol Engines - Vauxhall VX220 Owner's Manual

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Catalytic converter,
exhaust emissions
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Catalytic converter for petrol
engines
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Leaded fuel will da mage the cata ly tic
conv erter and parts of the electronic
sy stem, thereby rendering them
inoperative.
On vehicles with a c atalytic converter, the
fuel ta nk filler nec k is of a narrow design so
that a dispensing pump for leaded fuel
cannot b e inserted .
Dama ge to the catalytic conv erter or the
vehicle m ay result if the following points
are not observed :
z If the engine misfires or runs roughly
after a cold start, the engine power has
reduced significantly or other unusua l
operating problems occur that indicate a
fault in the ignition system , please
contac t a workshop as quickly a s
possible. We recommend that you
consult yourVaux hall Ap prov ed
Repairer. Drive at a slower sp eed and
with less engine revs for a short tim e if
necessary.
z If unb urnt fuel enters the c atalytic
conv erter, this may result in overheating
and irreparable damage to the c atalytic
conv erter.
You should therefore av oid frequent
coldstarts, unnecessarily long use of the
starter when setting off, running the tank
dry (an irreg ular fuel supp ly lea ds to
overhea ting) and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.