1997 Lexus GS 300 User Guide 3 - Page 2

1997 Lexus GS 300 Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER Three-way catalytic converters are emission control devices installed in the exhaust system.The three-way catalytic converter located at the confluence of exhaust pipes looks somewhat like a muffler, but its purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas. ! S CAUTION Keep people and combustible materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas if very hot. S Do not drive, idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or rags. NOTICE A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three-way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this and other damage, observe the following precautions: S Use only unleaded gasoline. S Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, creating an excessive load on the three-way catalytic converter. S Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 minutes. S Avoid racing the engine. S Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle. S Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving. S Keep your engine in good running order. Malfunction in the engine electrical system, electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system or fuel system could cause an extremely high three-way catalytic converter temperature. S If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, take your vehicle in for a check-up as soon as possible. Remember, your Lexus dealer knows your vehicle and its three-way catalytic converter system best. 132

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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THREE–WAY CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
Three–way catalytic converters are emission control
devices installed in the exhaust system.
The three–way
catalytic converter located at the confluence of exhaust
pipes looks somewhat like a muffler, but its purpose is to
reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas.
CAUTION
!
S
Keep people and combustible materials away
from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running.
The exhaust gas if very hot.
S
Do not drive, idle or park your vehicle over
anything that might burn easily such as grass,
leaves, paper or rags.
NOTICE
A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the
three–way catalytic converter may cause it to
overheat and create a fire hazard.
To prevent this
and
other
damage,
observe
the
following
precautions:
S
Use only unleaded gasoline.
S
Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level;
running out of fuel could cause the engine to
misfire, creating an excessive load on the
three–way catalytic converter.
S
Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for
more than 20 minutes.
S
Avoid racing the engine.
S
Do not push–start or pull–start your vehicle.
S
Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is
moving.
S
Keep
your
engine
in
good
running order.
Malfunction in the engine electrical system,
electronic ignition system/distributor ignition
system or fuel system could cause an extremely
high three–way catalytic converter temperature.
S
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls
frequently, take your vehicle in for a check–up as
soon as possible.
Remember, your Lexus dealer
knows your vehicle and its three–way catalytic
converter system best.