Driving With A Catalytic Converter - SMART FORTWO CABRIO Operating Instructions Manual

Driving with a catalytic converter

Things you need to know
Danger of injury and danger of
burns!
The catalytic converter can get
extremely hot. Coming into contact
with it could result in burns. Note the
following:
Do not remove the protective heat
guards.
Do not apply any underseal.
When parking the car, make sure that
the catalytic converter cannot come
into contact with any flammable ma
terial (e.g. hay or grass). It could
otherwise ignite and cause fire dam
age or injury.

Driving with a catalytic converter

The catalytic converter reduces ex
haust emissions.
The catalytic converter is located at
the rear of the car.
Fill up with lead free petrol only.
Even small quantities of leaded petrol
can damage the catalytic converter.
It is essential to heed the following
points, as there is otherwise a danger of
overheating and the catalytic converter
may be damaged.
Make sure you adhere to the prescribed
service intervals.
Never run the fuel tank empty.
If the engine starts to misfire, bring
the car to an immediate standstill
without endangering traffic.
If the engine fails to start the first
time, you should not try to start it any
more than three times in succession.
Do not run the starter motor for periods
of more than 4 seconds at a time.
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