Hyundai Tucson: Emission control system / 3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control System is a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining good vehicle performance.
When the engine starts or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart the engine
may cause damage to the emission system.
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.
- If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge and fire. For your safety,
do not use unauthorized electronic devices.
Engine exhaust (carbon monoxide) precautions
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes. If you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind in your vehicle, drive with all the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired immediately.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 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.
- Do not operate the engine in confined or closed areas (such as garages)
any more than what is necessary to move the vehicle in or out of the area.
- When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time with
the engine running, adjust the ventilation system (as needed) to draw outside
air into the vehicle.
- Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with the
engine running.
- When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to the emission control system.
Operating precautions for catalytic converters (if equipped)
WARNING
- The exhaust system and catalytic converter are very hot during and immediately
after the engine has been running. To avoid SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
- Do not park, idle, or drive the vehicle over or near flammable objects,
such as grass, vegetation, paper, leaves, etc. A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehicle.
- Keep away from the exhaust system and catalytic converter or you may
get burned. Also, Do not remove the heat sink around the exhaust system, do
not seal the bottom of the vehicle, and do not coat the vehicle for corrosion
control. It may present a fire risk under certain conditions.
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter emission control device.
To prevent damage to the catalytic converter and to your vehicle, take the following
precautions:
CAUTION
- Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gasoline engines.
- Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunction,
such as misfire or a noticeable loss of performance.
- Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Examples of misuse are coasting with
the engine off and descending steep grades in gear with the engine off.
- Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
- Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission control
system. All inspections and adjustments must be made by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
- Avoid driving with extremely low fuel level. If you run out of gasoline,
it could cause the engine to misfire and result in excessive loading of the
catalytic converter.
The Evaporative Emission Control System is designed to prevent fuel vapors from
escaping into the atmosphere.
The ORVR system is designed to allow the vapors from the fuel tank to be loaded
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