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Catalytic converter
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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N00937400450
The catalytic converter requires you to use
unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will
destroy the emission-control effectiveness of
the converter.
Normally, the catalytic converter does not
require maintenance. However, it is important
to keep the engine properly tuned for the con-
verter to continue to work properly.
To reduce the possibility of catalytic con-
verter damage:
Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of
the type of recommended in the “Fuel
selection”.
Do not drive with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of gas could damage
the catalytic converter.
Do not try to start the engine by pushing
or towing the vehicle. If the battery is
weak or run down, use jumper cables to
properly start the engine.
Do not idle the engine with any spark plug
wires disconnected or removed, such as
when performing diagnostic tests.
Do not idle the engine for a long time if it
is idling roughly or otherwise obviously
malfunctioning.
To prevent the catalytic converter from
being damaged from unburned gas, do not
race the engine when stopping the engine.
Stop driving the vehicle if you think the
performance is noticeably low, or the
engine has a malfunction such as with the
ignition, etc. If you are not able to stop
driving immediately, slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
In unusual situations involving major
engine problems, a burning odor may
indicate severe and abnormal catalytic
converter overheating. If this occurs, stop
in a safe place, shut the engine off and let
the vehicle cool. Once the engine is cool,
immediately take your vehicle to a dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for ser-
vice.
WARNING
Set a garage jack only at the position
shown here. If the garage jack is set a
wrong position, it could damage your
vehicle and/or your vehicle might fall
from the jack causing injury or death.
Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur-
face.
Otherwise, the jack might slip and cause
personal injury. Always use the jack on a
flat, hard surface. Before setting the jack,
make sure there are no sand or pebbles
under the jack base.
Catalytic converter
CAUTION
Damage to the catalytic converter can result
if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehicle performance suffers,
have it serviced promptly. Running your
vehicle when it is overheated may result in
damage to the converter and vehicle.
WARNING
Do not park or run your vehicle in areas
where combustible materials such as dry
grass or leaves can come in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.
Do not put undercoat paint on the cata-
lytic converter.
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