Catalyzed vehicles must not be bump started (pushed, towed or coasted down hill) as this could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond repair.
Remember that until the engine has started the brake booster and hydraulic
power steering systems will not work and a greater effort will therefore be required
to depress the brake pedal or turn the steering wheel.
See also:
Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a
collision. The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting
wiring associated with air ba ...
How to warm up the engine after it has just started (petrol and diesel versions)
Proceed as follows:
❒ Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium revs. Do not accelerate
abruptly;
❒ Do not drive at full performance for the initial kilometres. Wait until ...
Protecting the environment
The devices for curtailing petrol engine emissions are the following:
❒ three-way catalytic converter;
❒ Lambda sensor;
❒ fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the ...