Get Driving Tips -> Catalytic Converter Guide for Suzuki Baleno 4 Door Second Generation (2015-2021)

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DRIVING TIPS

68PHM4001

Running-in Catalytic Converter

80G106

The purpose of the catalytic converter is to

minimize the amount of harmful pollutants

in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded

fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic

converters is prohibited, because lead

deactivates the pollutant-reducing compo-

nents of the catalyst system.

The converter is designed to last the life of

the vehicle under normal usage and when

unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte-

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 catalyst.

This may result in permanent heat damage

to the catalyst and other vehicle compo-

nents.

WARNING

• WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS AT ALL

TIMES. Even though air bags are

equipped at the front seating posi-

tions, the driver and all passengers

should be properly restrained at all

times, using the seat belts pro-

vided. Refer to the “Seat Belts and

Child Restraint Systems” section

for instructions on proper use of

the seat belts.

• Never drive while under the influ-

ence of alcohol or other drugs.

Alcohol and drugs can seriously

impair your ability to drive safely,

greatly increasing the risk of injury

to yourself and others. You should

also avoid driving when you are

tired, sick, irritated, or under

stress.

EXAMPLE

NOTICE

The future performance and reliabil-

ity of the engine depends on the care

and restraint exercised during its

early life. It is especially important to

observe the following precautions

during the initial 960 km of vehicle

operation.

• After starting, do not race the

engine. Warm it up gradually.

• Avoid prolonged vehicle operation

at a constant speed. Moving parts

will break in better if you vary your

speed.

• Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid

full throttle starts.

• Avoid hard braking, especially

during the first 320 km of driving.

• Do not drive slowly with the trans-

axle in a high gear.

• Drive the vehicle at moderate

engine speeds.

• Do not tow a trailer.

EXAMPLE

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DRIVING TIPS

54G584S

Improving Fuel Economy

The following instructions will help you

improve fuel economy.

Avoid excessive idling

If you are to wait for more than a minute

while you are parked, stop the engine and

start it again later. When warming up a

cold engine, allow the engine to idle until

the temperature gauge pointer comes up

to the “C” position (if the idling is not pro-

hibited). In this position, the engine is suffi-

ciently warm for starting off.

Avoid sudden acceleration

Sudden acceleration starting from rest or

while driving will consume fuel unneces-

sarily and shorten engine life. Start off

slowly.

Avoid unnecessary stops

Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop-

ping. Try to maintain a slow, steady speed

whenever possible. Slowing down and

then accelerating again uses more fuel.

Keep a steady cruising speed

Keep as constant a speed as road and

traffic conditions will permit.

NOTICE

To minimize the possibility of catalyst

or other vehicle damage:

• Maintain the engine in the proper

operating condition.

• In the event of an engine malfunc-

tion, particularly one involving

engine misfire or other apparent

loss of performance, have the vehi-

cle serviced promptly.

• Do not turn off the engine or inter-

rupt the ignition when the transaxle

is in gear and the vehicle is in

motion.

• Do not try to start the engine by

pushing or towing the vehicle, or

coasting down a hill.

• Do not idle the engine with any

spark plug wires disconnected or

removed, such as during diagnos-

tic testing.

• Do not idle the vehicle for pro-

longed periods if idling seems

rough or there are other malfunc-

tions.

• Do not allow the fuel tank to get

near the empty level.

• Avoid driving your vehicle at

excessively high engine speeds, in

or around the red zone of the

tachometer (if equipped).

WARNING

Be careful where you park and drive;

the catalytic converter and other

exhaust components can get very

hot. As with any vehicle, do not park

or operate this vehicle in areas where

combustible materials such as dry

grass or leaves can come in contact

with a hot exhaust system.

EXAMPLE

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