Subaru Forester: Driving tips / Catalytic converter

The catalytic converter is installed in the
exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to
reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases,
thus providing cleaner exhaust.
To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:
- Use only unleaded fuel. Even a small
amount of leaded fuel will damage the
catalytic converter.
- Never start the engine by pushing or
pulling the vehicle.
- Avoid racing the engine.
- Never turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position while the vehicle is moving.
- Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel
the engine running rough (misfiring, backfiring
or incomplete combustion), have
your vehicle checked and repaired by an
authorized SUBARU dealer.
- Do not apply undercoating or rust
prevention treatment to the heat shield of
catalytic converter and the exhaust system.
- Do not drive with an extremely low fuel
level.
WARNING
- Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive
or park the vehicle anywhere
near flammable materials (e.g.,
grass, paper, rags or leaves),
because the catalytic converter
operates at very high temperatures.
- Keep everyone and flammable
materials away from the exhaust
pipe while the engine is running.
The exhaust gas is very hot.
WARNING
Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas cont..
To keep your vehicle in the best condition
at all times, always have the recommended
maintenance services listed in
the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet” performed
at the specified time or mileage
intervals...
Other information:
WARNING
The Hill start assist system is a
device only for helping the driver
to START the vehicle on an uphill
grade. To prevent accidents
when the vehicle is parked on a
slope, be sure to firmly set the
parking brake. When setting the
parking brake, make sure that the
vehicle remains stationary when
the brake pedal is released...
CAUTION
Use of any lights for a long period
of time while the engine is not
running can cause the battery to
discharge.
Before leaving the vehicle, make
sure that the lights are turned off.
If the vehicle is left unattended
for a long time with the lights
illuminated, the battery may be
discharged...