The Exhaust Emission Control System is a highly effective system which controls exhaust emissions while maintaining good vehicle performance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your vehicle could affect its performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may not be covered under warranty.
Engine exhaust gas precautions (carbon monoxide)
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide (CO). Though colorless and odorless, it is dangerous and could be lethal if inhaled. Follow the instructions on this page to avoid CO poisoning.
CALIFORNIA PROPO- SITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING - Catalytic converter
Keep away from the catalytic converter and exhaust system while the vehicle is running or immediately thereafter. The exhaust and catalytic systems are very hot and may burn you.
Operating precautions for catalytic converters (if equipped)
WARNING - Fire
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions must be observed:
Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to the catalytic converter and to your vehicle. Additionally, such actions could void your warranties.
Repair procedures
Adjustment
Transaxle Control Module(TCM) Learning
When shift shock is occurred or parts related with the transaxle are replaced, TCM learning should be performed.
In the following case, TCM ...
Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for
the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to the performance, economy and life
of your vehicle.
Do not race the e ...
Closing the sunroof
Press the sunshade CLOSE button. The sunroof glass will close then the sunshade
will close. To stop the sunroof movement at any point, press the sunshade control
switch momentarily.
If you want ...