Rover 45 owners manual page 69

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Catalytic Converter Catalytic Converter Fuel CATALYTIC CONVERTER Exhaust temperatures can be extremely high, do not park on • Use ONLY fuel recommended for your car. ground where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves • Never allow the car to run out of fuel - this could cause a could come into contact with the exhaust system - in dry weather a misfire which could damage the catalyst. fire could result. Starting • Do not continue to operate the starter after a few failed 2 attempts, seek qualified assistance. • Do not operate the starter if an engine misfire is suspected, nor attempt to clear a misfire by pressing the accelerator pedal. • Do not attempt to push or tow start the car. Driving Any engine misfire, loss of engine performance or engine run-on, could seriously damage the catalytic converter. For this reason, it is vital that unqualified persons do not tamper with the engine, and that regular maintenance is carried out in accordance with the service interval plan in the ‘Service History’ section. • Do not overload or excessively ‘rev’ the engine, or turn off the engine when the car is moving with a drive gear selected. HB0160 • Consult your dealer if you think your car is burning too much oil, as this will progressively reduce catalyst efficiency. The exhaust system on your car incorporates a catalytic converter • If a misfire is suspected, or the car lacks power, you may drive which converts poisonous exhaust emissions from the engine into SLOWLY (at risk of catalyst damage) to a dealer, provided the environmentally less harmful gases, thereby reducing atmospheric engine has reached its normal operating temperature. pollution. • Do not run the engine with a spark plug or lead removed or use Catalytic converters are easily damaged through improper use, any device that requires an insert into a spark plug hole. particularly if the wrong fuel is used, so be sure to take notice of • Do not drive on terrain likely to subject the underside of the the following precautions to minimise the chance of accidental car to heavy impacts. damage. 69

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