Suzuki SX4 S Cross owners manual page 204

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DRIVING riPs Running-in Catalytic Converter NOTICE The future performance and reliabil- ity of the engine depends on the care 5200788 and restraint exercised during its early life. It is especially important to A. WARNING observe the following precautions • Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times. during the initial 960 km (600 miles) though air bags are equipped of vehicle operation. Even • After starting, do not race the at the front seating positions, the it up gradually. driver and all passengers should engine. Warm be properly restrained at all times, • Avoid prolonged vehicle operation using the seat belts provided. Refer at a constant speed. Moving parts to the "Seat Belts and Child will break in better if you vary your 80G106 Restraint Systems" section for speed. The purpose of the catalytic converter is to instructions on proper use of the • Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid minimize the amount of harmful pollutants seat belts. full throttle starts. in your vehicle's exhaust. Use of leaded • Never drive while under the influ- • Avoid hard braking, especially dur- fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytiC ence of alcohol or other drugs. ing the first 320 km (200 miles) of converters is prohibited, because lead Alcohol and drugs can seriously driving. deactivates the pollutant-reducing compo- impair your ability to drive safely, • Do not drive slowly with the trans- nents of the catalyst system. in a high gear. greatly increasing the risk of injury axle to yourself and others. You should • Drive the vehicle at moderate The converter is designed to last the life of engine speeds. the vehicle under also avoid driving when you are • Do not tow a trailer during the first normal usage and when tired, sick, irritated, or under 960 km (600 miles) of vehicle oper- unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte- stress. ation. nance is required on the converter. How- ever, it is very important to keep the engine properly tuned. Engine misfiring, which can result from an improperly tuned engine, may cause overheating of the catalyst. This may result in permanent heat damage 4-1

owners manual Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

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