Vehicle care and maintenance
7-3
7 Catalytic converter
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The catalytic converter requires you to use unleaded fuel only.
Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-control effective-
ness of the converter.
Normally, the catalytic converter does not require maintenance.
However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for
the converter to continue to work properly.To reduce the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of rec-
ommended in “Fuel selection”.
Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running
out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.
Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper
cables to properly start the engine.
Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires discon-
nected or removed, such as when performing diagnostic
tests.
Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling
roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning.
To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged
from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning
off the ignition switch.
Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is
noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction such as
with the ignition, etc. If you are not able to stop driving
immediately, slow down and drive for only a short time.
Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.
In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a
burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalytic
converter overheating. If this occurs, stop in a safe place,
shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once the
engine is cool, immediately take your vehicle to a dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for service.
CAUTION
!
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. If
the engine malfunctions or misfires, or if your vehi-
cle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly.
Running your vehicle when it is overheated may
result in damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G
!
Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can
come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could
occur.
Do not put undercoat paint on the catalytic con-
verter.
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Alphabetical index
4
H
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-223
Hazard warning lights 3-208
Head restraints 2-25
Headlight leveling switch 3-221
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-51
Dimmer 3-218
Headlight flasher 3-219
Replacement 7-54
,7-56
Switch 3-214
High beam indicator 3-208
High mount stop light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Hill start assist 3-128
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-40
Horn switch 3-235
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-25
,3-87
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-208
Information screen display 3-157
Inside rearview mirror 3-83
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation 3-
124
Instrument cluster 3-160Interior lights 3-276
J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Keyless entry system 3-9
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-73
Link System 3-235
Loading information 4-8
Lubricants 9-11
Luggage floor box 3-287
Luggage hooks 3-294
M
Malfunction indicator light 3-209
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
MIVEC engine 3-92
Modification of your vehicle 1-6
Multi-information display 3-157
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