Suzuki Vitara II 2 owners manual page 230

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DRIVING TIPS Running-in Catalytic converter NOTICE The future performance and reliabil- ity of the engine depends on the care 52D0788 and restraint exercised during its early life. It is especially important to A WARNING observe the following precautions • Fasten your seat belts at all times. during the first 960 km (600 miles) of Even though air bags are equipped vehicle operation. at the front seating positions, the • After starting, do not race the driver and all passengers should engine. Warm it up gradually. be properly restrained at all times, • Avoid prolonged vehicle operation using the seat belts provided. Refer at a constant speed. Moving parts will break to "Seat belts and child restraint in better if you vary your 80G106 systems" section for instructions speed. The purpose of the catalytic converter is to on proper use of the seat belts. • Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid minimize the amount • Never drive under the influence of full throttle starts. of harmful pollutants alcohol or other drugs. Alcohol and • Avoid hard braking, especially dur- in your vehicle's exhaust. Use of leaded drugs can seriously impair your ing the first 320 km (200 miles) of fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic ability to drive safely, greatly driving. converters is prohibited, because lead increasing the risk of injury to • Do not drive slowly with the trans- deactivates the pollutant-reducing compo- yourself and others. You should axle in a high gear. nents of the catalyst system. also avoid driving when you are • Drive the vehicle at moderate The converter is designed to last the life of engine speeds. the vehicle under tired, sick, irritated or under stress. • Do not tow a trailer during the first normal usage and when 960 km (600 miles) of vehicle oper- unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte- 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 catalytic converter. This may result in permanent 4-1

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