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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Four-wheel drive system ...... pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ...330 333 334 335 337 339 340 354 358 362 377 378 382 386 393 393 3-1 THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 330
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Four-wheel drive system ...... pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ...330 333 334 335 337 339 340 354 358 362 377 378 382 386 393 393 3-1 THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 330
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The exhaust gas is running. CAUTION D Keep people and combustible materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is very hot. D Do not drive, idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or rags. 331 It looks somewhat like a muffler, but its purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust system. STARTING AND DRIVING 31X001b Three-way catalytic converters are emission control devices installed in the exhaust gas.
The exhaust gas is running. CAUTION D Keep people and combustible materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is very hot. D Do not drive, idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or rags. 331 It looks somewhat like a muffler, but its purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust system. STARTING AND DRIVING 31X001b Three-way catalytic converters are emission control devices installed in the exhaust gas.
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To prevent this and other damage, observe the following precautions: D Use only unleaded gasoline. Remember, your Lexus dealer knows your vehicle. running order. D Keep your vehicle in the engine electrical system, electric ignition system or fuel system could cause the...or stalls frequently, take your engine in good running out of unburned gases flowing into the three-way catalytic converter may cause it to misfire, creating an excessive load on the three-way catalytic converter. Malfunctions in for more than 20 minutes. D Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is...
To prevent this and other damage, observe the following precautions: D Use only unleaded gasoline. Remember, your Lexus dealer knows your vehicle. running order. D Keep your vehicle in the engine electrical system, electric ignition system or fuel system could cause the...or stalls frequently, take your engine in good running out of unburned gases flowing into the three-way catalytic converter may cause it to misfire, creating an excessive load on the three-way catalytic converter. Malfunctions in for more than 20 minutes. D Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is...
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... cannot escape, making this a particularly dangerous situation. STARTING AND DRIVING D To ensure that the three-way catalytic converter and the entire emission control system operate properly, your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Lexus Maintenance Schedule. D Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections. If it is...
... cannot escape, making this a particularly dangerous situation. STARTING AND DRIVING D To ensure that the three-way catalytic converter and the entire emission control system operate properly, your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Lexus Maintenance Schedule. D Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections. If it is...
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...the system is turning over or is possibly broken. If none of repeated cranking. If the engine turns over at your Lexus dealer. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword".) 429 Have the key checked at its normal speed but...Jump starting . It may overheat and become a fire hazard. Also the three-way catalytic converter may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. Check that you have sufficient fuel. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword".) NOTICE Do not ...
...the system is turning over or is possibly broken. If none of repeated cranking. If the engine turns over at your Lexus dealer. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword".) 429 Have the key checked at its normal speed but...Jump starting . It may overheat and become a fire hazard. Also the three-way catalytic converter may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. Check that you have sufficient fuel. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword".) NOTICE Do not ...
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... costs. Also, this will cause persistent heavy knocking. The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to engine damage. Octane rating Select premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating as... FUEL Fuel type Your vehicle must use leaded gasoline. Use of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher for concern. If your Lexus has a smaller fuel tank opening. To help prevent gas station mixups, your engine knocks ...If you detect heavy knocking even when using...
... costs. Also, this will cause persistent heavy knocking. The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to engine damage. Octane rating Select premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating as... FUEL Fuel type Your vehicle must use leaded gasoline. Use of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher for concern. If your Lexus has a smaller fuel tank opening. To help prevent gas station mixups, your engine knocks ...If you detect heavy knocking even when using...