Catalytic Converter - PERODUA VIVA L250 2007 Owner's Manual

Catalytic converter

Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system to
reduce pollutants in exhaust gas.
WARNING
•
The exhaust system becomes hot
and hot exhaust gas is emitted while
the engine is running.
•
Be sure to keep the rear end of your
vehicle at least 30 cm away from
combustibles such as wood or
plywood when parking. Less space
may cause discoloration or
deformation of the combustibles or
even fire by exhaust gas.
•
Do not drive or park your vehicle
over anything combustible, such
as grass, leaves, paper, or rags etc.
•
Also, keep people or combustible
objects away from the exhaust
system.
CAUTION
A large amount of unburned gas
introduced into the catalytic converter may
overheat the converter, which may cause
a fire.
To prevent this and other damages,
observe the followings;
Do not drive with an extremely low
fuel level.
Do not run the engine at fast idle
speed for more than 10 minutes or at
idle speed for more than 20 minutes.
Do not turn off the engine while the
vehicle is moving.
In your attempt to start the engine,
never push or pull the vehicle.
Avoid racing the engine.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Follow the periodic inspections specified in
the Perodua maintenance schedule to
ensure that the engine itself, catalytic
converter, and entire emission control
system are operating properly.
If the engine hardly starts, stalls frequently, or
pings or knocks during acceleration, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible by
an authorized Perodua Service Centre.
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