Catalytic Converters - Toyota Land Cruiser 2016 Owner's Manual

Catalytic converters

The catalytic converter is an emission
control device installed in the exhaust
system.
The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the
exhaust gas.
CAUTION
Keep people and combustible mate-
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rials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.
Do not idle or park your vehicle
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over anything that might burn easi-
ly such as grass, leaves, paper or
rags.
NOTICE
A large amount of unburned gases
flowing into the catalytic converter
may cause it to overheat and create
a fire hazard. To prevent this and oth-
er damage, observe the following pre-
cautions:
z Use only diesel fuel.
z Do not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, creat-
ing an excessive load on the cata-
lytic converter.
z Do not allow the engine to run at
idle speed for more than 20 min-
utes.
z Avoid racing the engine.
z Do not pull− or push−start your ve-
hicle.
z Do not turn off the engine switch
while the vehicle is moving.
z Keep your engine in good running
order. Malfunctions in the engine
electrical system or fuel system
could cause an extremely high cata-
lytic converter temperature.
z If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, take your
vehicle in for a check−up as soon
as possible. Remember, your Toyota
dealer knows your vehicle and its
catalytic converter system best.
z To ensure that the catalytic convert-
er and the entire emission control
system operate properly, your ve-
hicle must receive the periodic in-
spections required by the Toyota
Maintenance Schedule. For sched-
uled maintenance information, refer
to the "Warranty and Service Book-
let".
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