Exhaust System: Service Precautions
WARNING: THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY HIGH. NEVER WORK AROUND OR ATTEMPT TO REPAIR ANY PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNTIL IT HAS COOLED. USE SPECIAL CARE WHEN WORKING AROUND THE THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEATS TO A HIGH TEMPERATURE AFTER ONLY A SHORT PERIOD OF ENGINE OPERATION.WARNING: EXHAUST GASES CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH CAN BE HARMFUL TO HEALTH AND ARE POTENTIALLY LETHAL. EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKS SHOULD BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. NEVER OPERATE THE ENGINE IN ENCLOSED AREAS.
CAUTION: Do not use leaded fuel in a vehicle equipped with a three way catalytic converter.