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202 Driving and the Environment
Catalytic converter misfiring. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the catalytic
converter.
Proper operation of the emission control system (catalytic converter) • Filling the tank even only once with leaded petrol will result in the catalytic
is of major significance for driving your vehicle in an environmen-converter being destroyed.
tally conscious way. • If you detect misfiring, a drop in performance or irregular engine running when
Please refer to the following guidelines: driving, reduce your speed immediately and have the vehicle inspected by the
nearest specialist garage. The symptoms described may be caused by a fault in the
– For vehicles with petrol engine only refuel with unleaded petrol ignition system. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system and damage the
⇒page219, “Grades of petrol”. catalytic converter.
– Never run the fuel tank completely empty.
– Do not switch off the ignition while you are driving the vehicle.For the sake of the environment
Even if the exhaust system is operating properly, a sulphur-like exhaust odour may
– Do not pour too much oil into the engine ⇒page228, “Replenishing be produced under certain operating conditions of the engine. This depends on the
engine oil”. sulphur content of the fuel. It is often sufficient to refuel with unleaded premium-
grade petrol of a different brand or at a different filling station.
– Do not tow-start the vehicle over a distance of more than 50 metres
⇒page253, “Tow-starting and towing vehicle”.
Driving in an economical and environmentally
If you drive your vehicle in a country in which unleade d petrol is not available, you conscious manner
must have the catalytic converter replaced later when driving the vehicle into a
country in which use of a catalytic converter is mandatory.
General
WARNING Your personal style of driving is a major factor.
• In view of the high temperatures which may be produced in the catalytic Your fuel consumption, any pollution of the environmental and the wear-and-tear
converter, one should always park a vehicle in such a way that the catalytic to the engine, brakes and tyres, depend essentially on three factors:
converter cannot come into contact with easily flammable materials below • your personal style of driving,
the vehicle - a risk of fire! • the conditions under which your vehicle is operated,
• Never use additional underbody protection or corrosion-protection • technical aspects.
agents for the exhaust pipes, catalytic converters or heat shields. Such
substances might ignite when driving - risk of fire!You can easily improve your fuel economy by 10 - 15 percent by driving in an
economical way with foresight. This section is intended to provide you with a
Caution number of tips on how to protect the environment and at the same time save
• Vehicles fitted with catalytic converter should never be allowed to let the fuel money.
tank to run completely empty. An irregular fuel supply can result in poor ignition or

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