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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Curtain air bag
Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front and rear doors. They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occupants and the rear outboa ...

System controllers and functions
Audio Head Unit 1. (EJECT) • Ejects the disc. 2. Changes to FM/AM/XM mode. Each time the key is pressed, the mode is changed in order of FM1 ➟ FM2 ➟ AM ➟ XM1
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Manual Transaxle. Repair procedures
Removal 1. Remove the air duct(A). 2. Remove the engine cover(B). 3. Remove the air cleaner assembly(C). ...