Three-way catalytic converter
- Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly involving the electrical, fuel or distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high threeway catalytic converter temperatures. Do not continue to operate your vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of power or other unusual operating conditions, such as engine overheating or backfiring. A properly tuned engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the three-way catalytic converter.
- Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials, such as grass or leaves, which can come into contact with the hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather conditions.
- Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one minute), or an intermittently firing or flooded engine can cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
- Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the Engine Control Module, or the vehicle may be illegal and can cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating. This includes: altering fuel injection settings or components, altering emission system components or location or removing components, and/or repeated use of leaded fuel.
NOTE
Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic converters.
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Cold weather precautions
If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, the following
advice is worth noting:
Make sure that the engine coolant contains 50 percent antifreeze. Any other
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Listening to satellite radio
The Sirius satellite system consists of a number of high elevation satellites
in geosynchronous orbit.
NOTE
The digital signals from the Sirius satellites are line-of-sight, which
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Selecting a sound source
• Press AM/FM (4) repeatedly to toggle
between FM1, FM2, and AM
• Press the CD button (1) to change to the
CD player or optional CD changer
• Turn the SELECTOR control (5) to choose
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