
INTRODUCTION Precautions for Vehicles Equipped
with
a Catalytic Converter,
. - Precautions
for
Vehicles
with
an
Audio System
with
Built-In Anti-Theft System IN-11
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PRECAUTIONS
FOR
VEHICLES EQUIPPED
WITH
A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
CAUTION:
If
large amounts
of
unburned gasoline
flow
into
the converter,
it
may
overheat and create a
fire
hazard.
To
prevent this, observe
the
following
precautions and explain
them
to
your
customer.
1.
Use
only
unleaded gasoline.
2. Avoid prolonged idling.
Avoid running the engine at idle
speed
for
more than 20
minutes.
3.
Avoid
spark
jump
test.
(a)
Spark
jump
test
only
when absolutely necessary.
Per-
form
this test
as
rapidly
as
possible.
(b) While testing, never race the engine.
4. Avoid prolonged engine compression measurement.
Engine compression tests must be made
as
rapidly
as
possible.
5.
Do
not
run
engine when fuel
tank
is
nearly
empty.
This may
cause
the engine
to
misfire and create
an
extra
load on the converter.
6.
Avoid
coasting
with
ignition
turned
off
and prolonged
braking.
7.
Do
not
dispose
of
used catalyst(s) along
with
parts con-
taminated
with
gasoline
or
oil.
PRECAUTIONS
FOR
VEHICLES WITH AN AUDIO
SYSTEM WITH BUILT-IN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Cassette Tape Slot Cover
Audio
Systems displaying the sign
"ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM"
shown on the
left
has
a
built-in
anti-theft
system
which
makes
the audio system soundless
if
stolen.
If
the power source
for
the audio system
is
cut
even
once, the
anti-theft
system operates
so
that
even
if
the power source
is
reconnected, the audio system
will
not
produce any sound un-
less
the
10
number selected
by
the customer
is
input
again.
Accordingly, when performing repairs on vehicles equipped
with
this system, before disconnecting the
battery
terminals
or
removing the audio system the customer should
be
asked
for
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the 10 number
so
that
the technician
can
input
the 10 number
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afterwards,
or
else
a request made
to
the customer
to
input
the
10 number.
For
the method
to
input
the
10
number
or
cancel the
anti-theft
system, refer
to
the Owner's Manual.