
The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust.
To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:
. Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel the engine running rough (misfiring, backfiring or incomplete combustion), have your vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
WARNING
The exhaust gas is very hot.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
Periodic inspectionsRemoval
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Switches and HarnessREMOVAL1. BACK-UP LIGHT AND NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.2. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.3. Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).4. Loos ...
Diagnostic procedure with phenomenon
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostics with PhenomenonDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH PHENOMENON1. NOTHING IS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN. NO ILLUMINATION APPEARS ON THE INDICATORTrouble symptom:• When the AUTO button is pressed with IGN ON, nothing is displayed on the screen or indicator ...
Inspection
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO) > Battery Current & Temperature SensorINSPECTION1. BATTERY CURRENT SENSORCAUTION:Pay attention to polarity when checking the resistance in the battery current sensor.Check the resistance between the battery current sensor terminals.Terminal No.Standard1 (+) and ...