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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[ULEV]

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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Turn by Turn
The Turn by Turn feature can be used through Blue Link. 1. Direction Indicator Image 2. Remaining distance until next point 3. The Count bar is divided into a total of 9 levels. 4. Current Str ...

Fuel Pump. Repair procedures
Removal 1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to “Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line” in this group). 2. Remove th ...

Knock Sensor (KS). Description and Operation
Description Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise and can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the cylinder block and senses engine knoc ...