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Maintenance
HYUNDAI vehicle is equipped with oxida-
tion type catalytic converter to reduce the
carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and par-
ticulates contained in the exhaust gas.
OHR072107L
WARNING
• Use diesel only.
• Maintain the engine in good oper-
ating condition. Extremely high
catalytic converter temperatures
can result from improper opera-
tion of the electrical, ignition or
electronic fuel injection.
• If your engine stalls, pings, or is
hard to start, have your HYUNDAI
dealer inspect and repair the
problem as soon as possible.
• Avoid driving with a very low fuel
level. Running out of diesel may
cause the engine to stop and
result in damage to the catalytic
converter.
• Avoid idling the engine for peri-
ods longer than 10 minutes.
• The vehicle should not be
pushed or pulled to get started.
This may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overheat and create a
fire hazard.
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• Do not touch the catalytic con-
verter or any other part of the
exhaust system while the catalyt-
ic converter is hot. Shut off the
engine, wait for at least one hour
before touching the catalytic con-
verter or any other part of the
exhaust system.
• Remember that your HYUNDAI
dealer is your best source of
assistance.
• Do not park, idle or drive your
vehicle over any combustible
material such as grass, paper,
leaves or rags. These materials
might contact the hot catalytic
converter and a fire might result.
Catalytic Converter
