The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way catalyst. It oxidizes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and separates oxygen from the oxides of nitrogen (NOx).

There are two types of three-way catalyst; Palette type and Monolith type.

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Description and Operation

Description Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination of engine modifications and the addition of special control components. Modifications to the combustion chamber, ...

CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) System. Description and Operation

Description Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the valve timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal which is calculated ...

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Starter Relay. Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Remove the fuse box cover. 2. Remove the starter relay (A). 3. Using an ohmmeter, check ...

Power Out Side Mirror Switch. Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the front door trim panel. (Refer to the BD group - "Front d ...

Air conditioning
Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicator light will illuminate). Press the button again to turn the air conditioning system off. ...