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Driving tips/Catalytic converter
Catalytic converter
your vehicle checked and repaired by an
exhaust fumes are entering the
authorized SUBARU dealer.
vehicle, have the problem
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checked and corrected as soon
. Do not apply undercoating or rust
as possible. If you must drive
prevention treatment to the heat shield of
under these conditions, drive
catalytic converter and the exhaust sys-
only with all windows fully open.
tem.
. Do not drive with an extremely low fuel
. Keep the rear gate closed while
level.
driving to prevent exhaust gas
from entering the vehicle.
WARNING
NOTE
. Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive
or park the vehicle anywhere
Due to the expansion and contraction
near flammable materials (e.g.,
of the metals used in the manufacture
grass, paper, rags or leaves),
of the exhaust system, you may hear a
because the catalytic converter
crackling sound coming from the ex-
The catalytic converter is installed in the
operates at very high tempera-
haust system for a short time after the
exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to
tures.
engine has been shut off. This sound is
reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases,
. Keep everyone and flammable
normal.
thus providing cleaner exhaust.
materials away from the exhaust
To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:
pipe while the engine is running.
. Use only unleaded fuel. Even a small
The exhaust gas is very hot.
amount of leaded fuel will damage the
catalytic converter.
. Never start the engine by pushing or
pulling the vehicle.
. Avoid racing the engine.
. Never turn the ignition switch to the
<OFF= position while the vehicle is moving.
. Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel
the engine running rough (misfiring, back-
firing or incomplete combustion), have
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