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STARTING AND DRIVING

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THREE–WAY CATALYTIC

CONVERTER

Three–way catalytic converters are emission control

devices installed in the exhaust system.

The three–way catalytic converter located at the confluence

of exhaust pipes looks somewhat like a muffler, but its

purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas.

CAUTION

!

S

Keep people and combustible materials away from

the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The

exhaust gas is very hot.

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Do not drive, idle or park your vehicle over

anything that might burn easily such as grass,

leaves, paper or rags.

NOTICE

A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the

three–way catalytic converter may cause it to

overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this and

other damage, observe the following precautions:

S

Use only unleaded gasoline.

S

Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level;

running out of fuel could cause the engine to

misfire,

creating

an

excessive

load

on

the

three–way catalytic converter.

S

Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for

more than 20 minutes.

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Avoid racing the engine.

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Do not push–start or pull–start your vehicle.

Section	Page
Foreword and Introduction	1
Pictorial Index	5
Basic Operation	14
Gas Station Information	20
Keys and Doors	21
Switches	27
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminders	37
Interior Equipment	47
Exterior Equipment	55
Comfort Adjustment	61
Seat Belts, SRS and Child Restraints	72
Driving Position Memory System	93
Theft Deterrent	95
Automatic AC Controls	99
Audio System	107
Starting and Driving	126
Driving Tips	148
In Case of an Emergency	160
Maintenance	178
Introduction	186
Engine	194
Chassis	208
Electrical Components	222
Body	240

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