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Drivin g and operatio n
Catalytic converter, engine
exh aust
Ca talytic conv er ter
The c atalytic converter red uces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust ga s, such as carbon m onoxide
(CO ), hydrocarbons, (CH ) and nitrous
oxide (NO
).
x
Fuel grades other than those listed on
3 106, 173 (e.g. LRP = Lead R eplacement
Petrol or leaded fuel) could dama ge the
cataly tic conv erter or electronic
components.
C aution
Damag e to the catalytic c onverter or the
vehic le may result if the follow ing p oints
are not ob served.
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z In the event of misfiring, uneven engine
running, a clear reduction in engine
performa nce or other unusual problems,
have the cause of the fa ult rec tified by a
workshop as soon as possible. In an
emergency, driving can be continued for
a short period, keeping vehicle speed
and engine speed low.
z If unburnt fuel enters the catalytic
converter of a petrol engine, this m ay
result in overheating and irrepa ra ble
dam age to the cataly tic converter.
Y ou should therefore avoid
unnecessarily long use of the starter
when starting off, running the tank dry
and starting the engine by pushing or
towing.
C ont rolling exhaust em ission
Design m easures, primarily in the fuel
injection system and ignition system zones
in com bina tion with the c atalytic converter,
the amount of hazardous substances in the
exhaust emissions, such as c arbon
monoxide (CO ), hydrocarbons (CH) a nd
nitrogen oxides (NO
), are reduced to a
x
minimum.
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