Kia Automobile User Manual page 194

Driving tips
Operating precautions for cat-
alytic converters
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WARNING
- Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite
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flammable items under your
vehicle. Do not park the vehicle
over or near flammable objects,
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such as dry grass, paper,
leaves, etc.
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Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
5 device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
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• Use only UNLEADED FUEL for
gasoline engine (unleaded).
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• Do not operate the vehicle when
there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
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loss of performance.
• Do not misuse or abuse the
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engine. Examples of misuse are
coasting with the ignition off and
descending steep grades in gear
with the ignition off.
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• Do not operate the engine at high
idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
• Do not modify or tamper with any
part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalyt-
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.