catalytic converter Hyundai Getz 2004 Owner's Manual

1- 46 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B260J01S-GAT
Charging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light should come on when the ignition isturned on, then go out when the engine is running. If the light stays on while the engine is running, there is a malfunc-tion in the electrical charging system. If the light comes on while you are driv- ing, stop, turn off the engine and checkunder the hood. First, make certain the generator drive belt is in place. If it is, check the tension of the belt. B260L01A-GAT
Door Ajar Warning Light
The door ajar warning light warns youthat a door is not completely closed.
B260K01B-GAT
Tail Gate Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate is completely closed. B260M01A-AAT
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when the fuel tank is approaching empty. When it comes on, you shouldadd fuel as soon as possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light on or with the fuel level below "E" can causethe engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheelseven if one of the dual systems should fail. With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal traveland greater pedal pressure are re- quired to stop the car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a distance with onlyhalf of the brake system working. If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional enginebraking and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
And then, have the system checked by your Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION:
If the drive belt (generator belt) is loosen, broken, or mission whilethe vehicle is driving, there may be a serious malfunction, engine could overheat because this belt alsodrives the water pump.
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B260N02FC-GAT Malfunction Indicator Light (If installed)
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas related component, and the system is not functioning properly so thatthe exhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied. This light will illuminate when the ignition key is tuned to the"ON" position, and will go out after the engine start. If it illuminates while driv- ing, or does not illuminate when theignition key is turned to the "ON" posi- tion, take your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and havethe system checked.

7. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Emission control system ................................................................ 7-2
Catalytic converter .......................................................................... 7-3
EGR system ................................................................................... 7-4
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER (If Installed) ; For a gasoline engine
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The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust emission control system. Its purpose is to remove certain engine emission products from the engine'sexhaust. It looks something like a muffler and is located underneath the car in the exhaust system.
Catalytic Converter H020B01A-GAT
About the Catalytic Converter
Exhaust gases passing through the
catalytic converter cause it to operate at very high temperatures. As a re- sult, the introduction of large amountsof unburned gasoline may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard. This can be avoided by observing thefollowing:
o Use unleaded fuel only.
o Maintain your engine in good con-
dition. Extremely high converter temperatures can result from im- proper operation of the electrical,ignition or fuel injection systems.
H020D01S-GAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER ; For a diesel engine All Hyundai vehicles are equipped with oxidation type catalytic converterto reduce the carbon monoxide, hy- drocarbons and particulate contained in the exhaust gas.
o If your engine stalls, pings, knocks,
or is hard to start, take your car toyour Hyundai dealer as soon aspossible and have the difficulty cor- rected.
o Avoid driving with a very low fuel level. If your run out of gasoline, it could cause the engine to misfireand result in excessive loading of the catalytic converter.
o Avoid idling the engine for periods longer than 10 minutes.
o Your Hyundai should not be either pushed or pulled to get it started.This can cause the catalytic con- verter to overload.
o Take care not to stop your Hyundai over any combustible material suchas grass, paper, leaves or rags. Asthese materials could come in con- tact with the catalytic converter and could cause a fire.
o Do not touch the catalytic con-
verter or any other part of the ex-haust system while the engine is running as it is very hot and could result in burns.
o Remember that your Hyundai dealer is your best source of assis-tance.

10- 2 INDEX
A Air Bag ...................................................................... 1-34
Air Cleaner Filter ....................................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
Care ....................................................................... 6-22
Operation ............................................................... 1-82
Switch ..................................................................... 1-81
Air conditioner filter .......................................... 1-83, 6-23 Antenna ................................................................... 1-107
Ashtray ...................................................................... 1-58
Auto Fuel cut Switch................................................ 1-73
B
Battery .............................................................. 2-16, 6-28 Brake Anti-lock system ..................................................... 2-13
Checking the brakes .............................................. 6-21
Fluid ....................................................................... 6-21
Pedal clearance ..................................................... 6-25
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-25
Practices ................................................................ 2-12
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ................................... 1-3
Bulbs Repl acement ................................................... 6-32
Bulbs wattage ........................................................... 6-37C
Care of Cassette Tapes ....................
..................... 1-119
Cargo area cover ...................................................... 1-70
Cassette Tape Player Operation
(K220, K240, H280, HMP280) . 1-89, 1-94, 1-99, 1-108
Catalytic Converter ..................................................... 7-3
CD Changer operation (HMP280) .......................... 1-115
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ................................. 1-8
Child Restraint System............................................. 1-26
Cigarette Lighter ....................................................... 1-58
Clock ......................................................................... 1-58
Clutch
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-24
Combination Ligh
Headlight flasher .................................................... 1-54
Headlight swi tch ..................................................... 1-53
High-beam swi tch .................................................. 1-54
Lane change si gnal ................................................ 1-53
Turn signal oper ation............................................. 1-53
Compact Disc Player Operation (H280, HMP280)
.................................................................. 1-101, 1-111
Console tray .............................................................. 1-59
Cooling Fans ............................................................. 6-29
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior ................................................. 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion .................. 4-2
Washing and waxing ................................................ 4-3

7. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Emission control systems ............................................................... 7-2
EGR system ................................................................................... 7-4
Catalytic converter .......................................................................... 7-4
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CATALYTIC CONVERTOR OP- ERATION PRECAUTIONS ; For a Petrol engine
Hyundai Getz models are fitted with
catalytic convertors which require special operating considerations. Thecatalytic convertor serves to oxidize certain noxious elements of the ex- haust gases leaving the engine toreduce the level of pollutants emitted from the vehicle and, provided that care is exercised to prevent damage,the catalyst will operate efficiently for the life of the vehicle.
It is of the utmost importance that the
following information is read and un-derstood by the vehicle operator in
HTB178Catalytic Converter order to prevent operational problems arising from damage to the catalyst.
Damage to the catalyst will result if
contamination occurs through the use of leaded fuel. Whilst the vehicle isfitted with a reduced diameter filler neck to prevent charging of the fuel tank with a leaded fuel pump nozzle,it is possible that the use of funnels or jerry cans will permit leaded fuel to be introduced into the fuel tank.
The catalyst is intolerant of unburnt
fuel and therefore if an engine misfirecondition exists, damage to the cata-lyst will occur. It is imperative that if a misfire condition develops, the ve- hicle is immediately presented to aHyundai dealer for rectification. Simi- larly, the practice of certain ignition system diagnosis procedures whichinvolve inducing a misfire (cylinder power balance tests for example) may result in catalyst damage.
For these reasons, it is advisable that
the exhaust gas emission be testedat each routine service with a gas analyzer having a Hydrocarbon mea- suring facility to ensure continuedreliability of the catalyst. Push or tow starting of the vehicle is to be avoided since unburnt fuel may be enter the catalyst and result indamage. (Note, it is impossible to push or tow start a Hyundai model equipped with fuel injection since thefuel pump safety interlock will prevent the pump from operating under these conditions).Operation of the catalyst involvesextremely high temperatures beingattained within the catalytic conver- tor, and although the convertor is fitted with heat shields, it is importantthat the vehicle is not parked over combustible or volatile material which may result in fire. If the above precautions are not ad- hered to and the catalyst becomes inoperative, the resultant increase incore temperature will result in a "melt down" where the catalyst core will melt and subsequently may block theexhaust system.Due to the fragile nature of the cata-lyst element, it is important that dam- age does not occur when the vehicle is raised by means of a garage jack.Care must also be exercised to avoid driving over road hazards or debris which may cause damage to the cata-lyst element.
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7- 4 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
H020D01S-GAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER ; For a diesel engine All Hyundai vehicles are equipped with oxidation type catalytic converter to reduce the carbon monoxide, hy- drocarbons and particulate contained in the exhaust gas.
H020C01S-GAT EGR SYSTEM ; For a diesel engine This system helps control oxides of nitrogen by recirculating a part of theexhaust gas into the engine.
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