Fuel Requirements; Emission Control System - Mazda Xedos 6 Owner's Manual

FUEL REQUIREMENTS, EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Fuel Requirements

Use only unleaded petrol with an octane rat-
ing of at least 95 (Research Octane Num-
ber) conforming to DIN 51 607.
You may use unleaded petrol with an octane
rating of at least 90 (Research Octane Num-
ber) at slightly reduced performance.
WARNING!
Never use leaded petrol in your
Xedos Vehicle if it has a catalytic
converter. The lead will accumulate
on the oxygen sensor and the cata-
lyst within the converter. This will
result in a malfunction of the emis-
sion control system, causing poor
performance.
If you believe the engine is not func-
tioning properly, consult an Autho-
rised Xedos Dealer as soon as possible.
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Engine Exhaust Gas
Precautions
(Carbon Monoxide)
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Though colourless and odour-
less, it is dangerous, even lethal, if inhaled.
• Carbon monoxide can be present with
other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have it inspected and
repaired immediately by an Authorised
Xedos dealer. Do not drive with exhaust
fumes present,but if you must, do so only
with all windows fully open.
• Do not operate the engine in confined or
closed areas (such as garages) any more
than is necessary to move the vehi-
cle to and from the area.
• When the vehicle is stopped in an uncon-
fined area for more than a short time with
the engine running, adjust the heating or
cooling system to draw outside air into
the vehicle.
• Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle
for any length of time with the engine
running.
Operating Precautions for
Catalytic Converters
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic con-
verter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions must be
observed:
• Use only UNLEADED FUEL
• Do not park the vehicle over or near flam-
mable objects, such as dry grass. Under
certain conditions, they could be ignited
by a hot exhaust system.
• Do not operate the vehicle when there are
signs of engine malfunction, such as mis-
fire or other noticeable loss of per-
formance.
• Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Ex-
amples of misuse are coasting with the
ignition off and descending steep grades
in gear with the ignition off.
• Do not operate the engine at high idle
speeds for extended periods (5 minutes
or more).
• Do not modify or tamper with any part of
the engine or emission control system. All
inspections and adjustments must be
made by a qualified technician.