Subaru Forester: Driving tips / Catalytic converter

The catalytic converter is installed in the
exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to
reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases,
thus providing cleaner exhaust.
To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:
- Use only unleaded fuel. Even a small
amount of leaded fuel will damage the
catalytic converter.
- Never start the engine by pushing or
pulling the vehicle.
- Avoid racing the engine.
- Never turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position while the vehicle is moving.
- Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel
the engine running rough (misfiring, backfiring
or incomplete combustion), have
your vehicle checked and repaired by an
authorized SUBARU dealer.
- Do not apply undercoating or rust
prevention treatment to the heat shield of
catalytic converter and the exhaust system.
- Do not drive with an extremely low fuel
level.
WARNING
- Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive
or park the vehicle anywhere
near flammable materials (e.g.,
grass, paper, rags or leaves),
because the catalytic converter
operates at very high temperatures.
- Keep everyone and flammable
materials away from the exhaust
pipe while the engine is running.
The exhaust gas is very hot.
WARNING
Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas cont..
To keep your vehicle in the best condition
at all times, always have the recommended
maintenance services listed in
the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet” performed
at the specified time or mileage
intervals...
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BSD/RCTA is malfunctioning. In this case
the BSD/RCTA warning light will be shown
on the combination meter display (color
LCD). When this indicator appears, have
your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible...
Replacing lost transmitters.
If you lose a transmitter or want to
purchase additional transmitters (up to
four can be programmed), your transmitters
should be reprogrammed for security
reasons. For details, contact your
SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters
programmed into the remote keyless entry
system...