Catalytic Converter Precautions; Controls - MG Midget 1979 Driver's Handbook Manual

CATALYTIC CONVERTER PRECAUTIONS
1. Use unleaded fuel only. This is essential to maintain the efficiency of
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emission control system. Unleaded fuel has the additional advantage tha t il
minimizes spark plug fouling, thereby giving improved engine performanc ' .
2. Have your car maintained in accordance with the Maintenance Summa ry
outlined in this handbook. A correctly tuned engine minimizes exhaust
emissions and achieves the optimum performance and fuel economy.
3. Do not continue to operate your car if you detect any engine malfunc tio n.
Misfire, or engine run-on may cause unusually high catalytic converter
temperatures. Damage to the catalytic converter 'may occur if any such
engine malfunctions are not rectified immediately.
4. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR UNATTENDED WITH THE ENGINE
RUNNING AT ANY TIME as an unobserved rise in engine temper ature
may cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter.
5. The use of a catalytic converter increases exhaust system temperatures. Do
not operate or park your car in areas where combustible materials such as dry
grass or leaves may come in contact with the exhaust system. The exhaust
system could ignite such materials under certain weather conditions.
6. Do not run the engine with a spark plug lead disconnected or a spark pili
removed or use any device that requires an insert into a spark plug hole in
order to generate air pressure (e.g. tyre pump, paint spray attachment, etc.)
as this could also result in catalytic converter damage.
7. Do not push or tow your car to start it. Use jumper cables. Under certai
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conditions, pushing 'or towing could damage the catalytic converter.
S. The catalytic converter contains a ceramic material. Avoid heavy impact.
on the converter casing.
CONTROLS
CONTROLS Fig. 1
Pedals The pedals are arranged in the conventional positions.
(1) (2) (3)
The brake pedal operates the dual hydraulic braking system applying the brakes
on all four wheels, and bringing the stop warning lights into operation when the
ignition is switched on.
Hand brake The hand brake is of the pull-up lever type, operating mechanically on the rear
(4) wheels only. To release the hand brake pull the lever upwards slightly, depress
the button on the end of the lever and push the lever down.
Gear lever
The gear positions are indicated on the lever knob. To engage reverse gear mov-e
(5) the lever to the right in the neutral position as far as possible. Lift the lever and
move it forward to engage the gear. Synchromesh is provided on first, second,
third, and fourth gears.
The reverse lights operate automatically when reverse is selected with the ignition
switched on.
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