Catalytic Converter For Diesel Engines - Vauxhall Corsa & Combo Owner's Manual

z If unburned fuel enters the catalytic
conv erter, this may result in overheating
and irreparable d amage to the cata ly tic
conv erter.
You should therefore avoid
unnecessarily long use of the starter
when sta rting off, running the tank dry
(an irregular fuel sup ply will lead to
ov erheating) and starting the eng ine by
pushing or towing.
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z If the em ission c ontrol indicator Z
flashes, slow down until the flashing
stop s and the control indicator is steady.
C ontact a workshop im med iately. We
rec om mend your Vaux hall Authorised
Repairer. Emission control indicator Z –
see page 147.
Catalytic converter for dies el engine s
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 irregular
engine running, a significant loss of
engine power or other unusual
malfunctions. If necessary , driving m ay
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 come into action are
determined b y the op erating conditions
and are therefore of no significance – see
pages 150, 151.