- The catalyst is protected by additional heat-resistant plates, which cannot be removed or reduced in number. Nothing can be attached to them either.
- Due to the high temperature of the device, especially after driving on difficult roads, do not park the vehicle in places where it may come into contact with flammable materials.
- Severe overheating can damage the catalytic converter, so:
- When the catalytic converter is hot, do not tow the vehicle for a long time in order to start the engine.
- Do not turn off the ignition until the vehicle is moving in any gear.
- If a malfunction is detected in the ignition system while driving (noticeable by the engine operation) - Reduce speed immediately and seek assistance at the nearest service station.
In all of the above-mentioned vehicle operation options, unburned fuel can get into the catalytic converter, ignite there, and thus disable the catalytic converter.
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