The Exhaust Emission Control System is a highly effective system which controls exhaust emissions while maintaining good vehicle performance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your vehicle could affect its performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may not be covered under warranty.
Engine exhaust gas precautions (carbon monoxide)
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide (CO). Though colorless and odorless, it is dangerous and could be lethal if inhaled. Follow the instructions on this page to avoid CO poisoning.
CALIFORNIA PROPO- SITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING - Catalytic converter
Keep away from the catalytic converter and exhaust system while the vehicle is running or immediately thereafter. The exhaust and catalytic systems are very hot and may burn you.
Operating precautions for catalytic converters (if equipped)
WARNING - Fire
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions must be observed:
Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to the catalytic converter and to your vehicle. Additionally, such actions could void your warranties.
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire
wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the wheel alignment.
When you have new tires install ...
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk lid by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2.
Adjust the trunk lid height by turning the trunk lid ove ...
CVVT Oil Temperature Sensor (OTS) Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the OTS connector.
3.
Remove the OTS. (Refer to "Removal")
4.
After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant ...