Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control System is a highly effective system which controls exhaust
emissions while maintaining good vehicle performance.
When the engine starts or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart the engine may
cause damage to the emission system.
Engine exhaust (carbon monoxide) precautions
• Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes. If you smell exhaust fumes
of any kind in your vehicle, drive with all the windows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately.
• Do not operate the engine in confined or closed areas (such as garages) any more than
what is necessary to move the vehicle in or out of the area.
• When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time with the engine
running, adjust the ventilation system (as needed) to draw outside air into the vehicle.
• Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with the engine running.
• When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart the engine may
cause damage to the emission control system.
WARNING
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide (CO). Though colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if inhaled. Follow the instructions on this page to avoid CO
poisoning.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including
components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Operating precautions for catalytic converters
if equipped
WARNING
The exhaust system and catalytic system are very hot while the engine is running or
immediately after the engine is turned off. To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not park, idle, or drive the vehicle over or near flammable objects, such as grass,
vegetation, paper, leaves, etc. A hot exhaust system may ignite flammable items under
your vehicle.
• Keep away from the exhaust system and catalytic converter or you may get burned.
Also, do not remove the heat sink around the exhaust system, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle, and do not coat the vehicle for corrosion control. It may present a fire risk
under certain conditions.
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