2004 Lexus ES 330 Owners Manual - Page 292
2004 Lexus ES 330 Manual
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STARTING AND DRIVING THREE-W AY CATALYTIC CONVERTER The three-way catalytic converters are emission control devices installed in the exhaust system. It looks somewhat like a muffler, but its purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas. CAUTION D Keep people and combustible materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas is very hot. D Do not drive, idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or rags. 263
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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THREE-W AY CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
The three-way catalytic converters are emission control
devices installed in the exhaust system.
It looks somewhat like a muffler, but its purpose is to reduce
pollutants in the exhaust gas.
CAUTION
D
Keep people and combustible materials away from
the exhaust pipe while the engine is running.
The
exhaust gas is very hot.
D
Do not drive, idle or park your vehicle over anything
that might burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or
rags.