2018 SUZUKI CELERIO catalytic converter

DRIVING TIPS
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DRIVING TIPSRunning-in ........................................................................... 4-1
Catalytic Converter .................... ......................................... 4-1
Improving Fuel Economy ................................................... 4-2
Highway Driving .................................................................. 4-3
Driving on Hills .................................................................... 4-3
Driving on Slippery Roads ................................................. 4-3
Driving on Wet Roads...........................................................4-4
Do’s and Dont’s for Safe Driving.........................................4-5
Margin for Safety....................... ............................................4-7
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DRIVING TIPS
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Running-in Catalytic Converter
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The purpose of the catalytic converter is to minimize the amount of harmful pollutantsin your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic converters is prohibited, because leaddeactivates 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, whichcan result from an improperly tuned engine, may cause overheating of the cat- alyst. This may result in permanent heatdamage to the catalyst and other vehicle components.
WA R N I N G
• Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times. Even though air bags are equippedat the front seating positions, the driver and all passengers should be properly restrained at all times,using the seat belts provided. Refer to the “Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems” section forinstructions 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 aretired, sick, irritated, or under stress.
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 toobserve the following precautions during the initial 960 km (600 miles) of vehicle operation.• After starting, do not race the engine. Warm it up gradually. • Avoid prolonged vehicle operationat 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, especiallyduring the first 320 km (200 miles) of driving. • Do not drive slowly with thetransaxle in a high gear. • Drive the vehicle at moderate engine speeds.• Do not tow a trailer during the first 960 km (600 miles) of vehicle oper- ation.
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DRIVING TIPS
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Improving Fuel Economy
The following instructions will help you improve fuel economy.
Avoid excessive idling If you are to wait for more than a minutewhile you are parked, stop the engine and start it again later. When warming up a cold engine, do not allow the engine to idleor apply full throttle until the engine has reached operating temperature. Allow the engine to warm up by driving.
Avoid “fast” starts Fast starts away from lights or stop signs will consume fuel unnecessarily andshorten 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 thenaccelerating again uses more fuel.
Keep a steady cruising speed Keep as constant a speed as road and traf- fic conditions will permit.
Keep the air cleaner clean
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If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there will be greater intake resistance, resulting in decreased power output and increased fuel consumption.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging catalyst or othervehicle damage:• Maintain the engine in the properoperating condition.• In the event of an engine malfunc-tion, particularly one involving engine misfiring 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 transaxleis in gear and the vehicle is in motion.• Do not try to start the engine bypushing or towing the vehicle, orcoasting down a hill.• Do not idle the engine with anyspark plug wires disconnected orremoved, such as during diagnos- tic testing.• Do not idle the vehicle for pro-longed periods if idling seemsrough or there are other malfunc-tions.• Do not allow the fuel tank to getnear the empty level.• Avoid driving your vehicle atexcessively high engine speed inor around the red zone of thetachometer (if equipped).
WA R N I N G
Be careful in areas where you parkand 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 asdry grass or leaves can come in con- tact with a hot exhaust system.
EXAMPLE
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APPEARANCE CARE
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Vehicle Cleaning
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Cleaning the Interior
Vinyl upholstery Prepare a solution of soap or mild deter-gent mixed with warm water. Apply the solution to the vinyl with a sponge or soft cloth and let it soak for a few minutes toloosen dirt. Rub the surface with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt and the soap solution. If somedirt still remains on the surface, repeat this procedure.
Fabric upholstery Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap solution, rub stainedareas with a clean damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the areas again with a cloth dampened with water. Repeat this until thestain is removed, or use a commercial fab- ric cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a fabric cleaner, carefully follow the manu-facturer’s instructions and precautions.
Seat belts Clean seat belts with a mild soap and water. Do not use bleach or dye on the belts. They may weaken the fabric in thebelts.
Vinyl floor mats Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl with water or mild soap. Use a brush to help loosen dirt. After the dirt is loosened,rinse the mat thoroughly with water and dry it in the shade.
Carpets Remove dirt and soil as much as possible with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soapsolution, rub stained areas with a clean damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the areas again with a cloth dampened with water.Repeat this until the stain is removed, or use a commercial carpet cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a carpet cleaner,carefully follow the manufacturer’s instruc- tions and precautions.
Instrument panel and console Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. Gently wipe dirt off with a tightly squeezed damp clean cloth. Repeat this until the dirt is removed.
Cleaning the Exterior
WA R N I N G
Do not apply additional undercoating or rust preventive coating on oraround exhaust system components such as the catalytic converter, exhaust pipes, etc. A fire could bestarted if the undercoating substance becomes overheated.
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When cleaning the interior or exterior of the vehicle, NEVER USE flammablesolvents such as lacquer thinners, petrol, benzene or cleaning materials such as bleaches or strong householddetergents. The materials could cause personal injury or damage to the vehi- cle.
NOTICE
Do not use chemical products that contain silicon to wipe electrical components such as the air condi-tioning system, audio, navigation system, or other switches. These will cause damage to the components.
NOTICE
It is important that your vehicle bekept clean and free from dirt. Failureto keep your vehicle clean may result in fading of the pa int or corrosion to various parts of the vehicle body.
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