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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Interior overview
1. Door lock/unlock button 2. Outside rearview mirror control switch 3. Central door lock switch 4. Power window lock switch 5. Power window switches 6. Hood release lever 7. Parking brake 8. ...

Anchor Pretensioner (APT). Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. 2. Using a flat-trip screwd ...

Trunk lamp
The trunk room lamp comes on when the trunk is opened. CAUTION The trunk lamp comes on as long as the trunk lid is open. To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, close the trunk lid secur ...