Alfa Romeo 147 GTA owners manual page 175

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ENVIRONMENTAL EMISSION REDUCING DEVICES Lambda sensors PROTECTION Trivalent catalytic converterLambda sensors measure the content of (catalytic silencer) oxygen present in the exhaust gas. The sig- The design and construction of the vehi- nal transmitted by the Lambda sensors is cle have not only been developed with theThe exhaust system is fitted with a cata-used by the injection and ignition electron- traditional aspects of performance and safe-lyst formed of alloys of precious metals; itic control unit to adjust the air - fuel mixture. ty in mind, but also take into account the in-is housed in a stainless steel container which is able to withstand the high operating tem-Anti-evaporation system creasingly pressing problems tied to pro- tecting the environment. peratures. As it is impossible, even when the engine The catalyst converts the unburnt hydro- is switched off, to prevent the formation of The choice of materials, techniques and fuel vapours, a system has been devised particular parts are the result of work whichcarbons, carbon monoxide and nitric oxide in the exhaust gas (even in minimal quan-which traps the vapours in a special acti- has made it possible to drastically reduce vated carbon container. tity owing to the electronic ignition and in- GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CARthe harmful effects on the environment andjection systems) into non polluting com- guarantee compliance with the most strin-pounds. When the engine is running these vapours gent international regulations. are withdrawn and sent to combustion. USE OF NON-TOXIC MATERIALS None of the components of the vehicle con- tain asbestos. The padding and the climateWARNING control system do not contain CFCs whichDue to the high tempera- are held responsible for the destruction oftures reached during oper- the ozone layer. ation of the catalytic silencer the The colouring agents and the corrosion in-vehicle should not be parked over hibitors used on the nuts, screws and boltsinflammable materials (paper, fu- el oils, grass, dry leaves etc.). do not contain cadmium or chrome which could pollute the atmosphere or water tables. 174

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