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(CO), which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconscious-
ness and death.
• If you ever suspect exhaust gas is entering the cockpit, do
not drive the car until the fault has been repaired.
• In particular, running the engine in an enclosed space can
let exhaust gas into the car, even more quickly if the interior
fan is switched on.
• NEVER park in a garage with the engine running.
You might have exhaust gas entering the cockpit if:
• Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
• Your car was damaged in a collision.
• Your car was damaged when driving over high points in the
road or over road debris.
• Repairs weren't carried out correctly.
• Your car or exhaust system had been modified improperly.
Make sure your car is checked by an authorised dealer before
driving it again.
NOTICE
The Evora is fitted with 'three way' catalytic converters
in the exhaust system in order to reduce the noxious content of
the exhaust gases and comply with emission control regulations.
It is essential that ONLY UNLEADED FUEL is used (see 'Fuel
Requirement'). The use of leaded fuel, or lead replacement
petrol (LRP), will cause irreversible contamination of the pre-
cious metal catalysts and of the exhaust gas sensor used by the
computer controlled engine management system.
It is important that the Maintenance Schedule (see separate
booklet) is followed at the specified time and distance intervals
(this is a requirement of the warranty), and that the car is kept in
proper operating condition. Failure to do so may result not only
in a loss of fuel economy and emission control, but may cause
damage to the catalytic converter.
WARNING
• If the engine malfunctions in any way (e.g. indicated by a
change in sound) have the fault diagnosed and repaired
promptly. Continuing to drive the car with an engine misfire
could cause the catalytic converter to overheat, with possible
heat damage to other car components, and an engine bay
fire. Operation of the 'Malfunction Indicator Lamp' (MIL) is
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