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:
CAUTION
Do not pick up a bottle from the
bottle holder or put a bottle in the
holder while you are driving, as
this may distract you and lead to
an accident.
When placing a beverage in a
bottle holder, make sure it is
capped. Otherwise, the beverage
could spill when opening/closing
the door or while driving and, if
the beverage is hot, it could scald
you and/or your passengers...
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