Catalytic Converter
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 by federal law, because lead deactivates the pollutantreducing components 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 maintenance is required on the converter. However, 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 components.
CAUTION:
To minimize the possibility of catalyst
or other vehicle damage:
• Maintain the engine in the proper
operating condition.
• In the event of an engine malfunction, particularly one involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of performance, have the vehicle serviced promptly.
• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission 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 diagnostic testing.
• Do not idle the vehicle for prolonged
periods if idling seems
rough or there are other malfunctions.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to get near the empty level.
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.
Engine Hood
To open the engine hood:
1) Pull the hood release handle located on
the outboard side of the driver’s side of
the instrument panel. This will disengage
the engine hood lock half-way.
2) Pus ...
Theft Deterrent Light
Theft Deterrent Light
This light will blink with the ignition switch
in the “OFF” or “ACC” position. The blinking
light is intended to deter theft by leading
others to believe that the v ...
Interior Light Switch
The interior light switch has three positions,
which functions as described below.
(1) The light comes on and stays on
regardless of whether the door is
open or closed.
(2) The light comes on w ...