Catalytic Converter, Exhaust Gases; Catalytic Converter For Petrol Engines - Vauxhall Corsa & Combo Owner's Manual

Catalytic converter,
exhaust gases
Catalytic converter for petrol
engines
Leaded fuel will da mage the cata ly tic
conv erter and parts of the electronic
sy stem, rend ering them inoperative.
Use of high-qua lity fuels other than those
specified on p age 142 (e.g. LR P
damage the catalytic converter.
On vehicles with a c atalytic converter, the
fuel ta nk filler nec k is of a narrow design so
that a dispensing pump for leaded fuel
cannot b e inserted .
1)
LR P = Lead Rep la cement Petrol.
Dama ge to the catalytic conv erter or the
vehicle m ay result if the following points
are not observed :
z Consult a work shop, such as your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, as quic kly
as possible in the event of misfiring,
irregular engine running following a cold
start, a significant loss of engine power
or other unusual malfunctions which
may indica te a fa ult in the ignition
sy stem. If necessary, d riv ing may be
continued for a short time at a low speed
and with a low engine speed.
Irregular engine running a nd a loss of
engine power when the Traction Control
sy stem 3 or the Electronic Stability
Program 3 com e into action are
determined b y the op erating conditions
and are therefore of no significance – see
pages 150, 151.
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