Three−way catalytic converter
Toyota HC adsorber and
catalyst system
NOTICE
CAUTION
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large amount of unburned gases
D Keep people and combustible mate-
rials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.
flowing into the three−way catalytic
converter and Toyota HC adsorber
and catalyst system may cause it to
overheat and create a fire hazard. To
prevent this and other damage, ob-
serve the following precautions:
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D Do not drive, idle or park your ve-
hicle over anything that might burn
easily such as grass, leaves, paper
or rags.
z Use only unleaded gasoline.
z Do not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, creat-
ing an excessive load on the three−
way catalytic converter and Toyota
HC adsorber and catalyst system.
1. Three−way catalytic converter
2. Toyota HC adsorber and catalyst sys-
tem
z Do not turn off the ignition while
the vehicle is moving.
The three−way catalytic converter and
Toyota HC adsorber and catalyst system
are emission control devices installed
in the exhaust system.
z Keep your engine in good running
order. Malfunctions in the engine
electrical system, electronic ignition
system/distributor ignition system
or fuel system could cause an ex-
tremely high temperature of three−
way catalytic converter and Toyota
HC adsorber and catalyst system.
Its purpose is to reduce pollutants in the
exhaust gas.
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