Precautions For Catalytic Converter; Body - Dimension - Kia Sportage Workshop Manual

12. To avoid overloading the wiring, take the electrical current loa
wire size.
Noeminal size
0.3mm²
0.5mm²
0.85mm²
1.25mm²
2.0mm²
3.0mm²
5.0mm²

PRECAUTIONS FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER

If a large amount of unburned gasolined gasoline flow into the converter, it may overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this observe the
following precations and explain them to your customer.
1. Use only unleaded gasoline.
2. Do not run the engine while the car is at rest for a long time. Avoid running the engine at fast idle for more than 10minutes and idle speed for
more than 20 minutes.
3. Avoid start-jump tests. Do start-jumps only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as possible and, while testing, never race the
engine.
4. Do not measure engine compression for and extended time. Engine compression tests must be made as rapidly as possible.
5. Avoid coasting with the ignition turned and during prolonged braking.
6. Do not dispose of used catalytic converter together with parts contaminated with gasoline or oil.

BODY - DIMENSION

SAE gauge No.
AWG 22
AWG 20
AWG 18
AWG 16
AWG 14
AWG 12
AWG 10
quipment into consideration, and determine the appropartate
Permissible current
In engine compartment
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7A
9A
12A
16A
21A
31A
Other areas
5A
13A
17A
22A
30A
40A
54A