IN/Introduction — Precautions for Vehicles Equipped with a Catalytic Converter, page 11

INTRODUCTION — Precautions for Vehicles Equipped with a Catalytic Converter,
                Precautions for Vehicles with an Audio System with Built-in Anti-Theft System    IN-11

PRECAUTIONS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED
WITH A CATALYTIC CONVERTER

CAUTION:    If large amounts of unburned gasoline flow into
the converter, it may overheat and create a fire hazard. To
prevent this, observe the following precautions and explain
them to your customer.

1.    Use only unleaded gasoline.

2.    Avoid prolonged idling.
      Avoid running the engine at idle speed for more than 20
      minutes.

3.    Avoid spark jump test.
      (a)  Spark jump test only when absolutely necessary. Per-
           form this test as rapidly as possible.
      (b)  While testing, never race the engine.

4.    Avoid prolonged engine compression measurement.
      Engine compression tests must be made as rapidly as
      possible.

5.    Do not run engine when fuel tank is nearly empty.
      This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra
      load on the converter.

6.    Avoid coasting with ignition turned off and prolonged
      braking.

7.    Do not dispose of used catalyst(s) along with parts con-
      taminated with gasoline or oil.

PRECAUTIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH AN AUDIO
SYSTEM WITH BUILT-IN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

[DIAGRAM: Cassette Tape Slot Cover with label "ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM" and reference number IN-2526]

Audio Systems displaying the sign "ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM"
shown on the left has a built-in anti-theft system which makes
the audio system soundless if stolen.
If the power source for the audio system is cut even once, the
anti-theft system operates so that even if the power source is
reconnected, the audio system will not produce any sound un-
less the ID number selected by the customer is input again.
Accordingly, when performing repairs on vehicles equipped
with an audio system having a built-in anti-theft system or
removing the audio system the customer should be asked for
the ID number so that the technician can input the ID number
afterwards, or else a request made to the customer to input the
ID number.
For the method to input the ID number or cancel the anti-theft
system, refer to the Owner's Manual.