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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Repair procedures - Revised
Fuel Pressure Test 1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to “Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line” in this group). ...

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Suspected area Repairment Pressing power switch does not turn on system Radio receiver power source circuit ...

Compass Mirror. Repair procedures
Calibration Procedure If the compass has been calibrated or set to variance zone number incorrectly, or you are driving in specific places (tunnel, parking lot in building, underground parki ...