Subaru 2004 Legacy - Manual (Page 323)

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Driving tips
Catalytic converter
y Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive or park the
vehicle anywhere near flammable materials
(e.g. grass, paper, rags or leaves), because the
catalytic converter operates at very high tem-
peratures.
y
Keep everyone and flammable materials
away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is
running. The exhaust gas is very hot.
The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust sys-
tem. It serves as catalyst to reduce HC, CO and NOx
in exhaust gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust.
To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:
y
Use only unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount
of leaded gasoline will damage the catalytic converter.
y
Never start the engine by pushing or pulling the ve-
hicle.
y
Avoid racing the engine.
y Never turn off the ignition switch while the vehicle is
moving.
y
Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel the engine
running rough (misfiring, backfiring or incomplete HS8002BA
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