Emission Control

Emission control system

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PURPOSE

The emission control systems are installed to reduce the amount of HC, CO and NOx exhausted from the engine ((3) and (4)), to prevent the atmospheric release of blow-by gas-containing HC (1) and evaporated fuel containing HC being released from the fuel tank (2).

The function of each system is shown in these table:

System

Abbreviation

Function

(1) Positive Crankcase Ventilation (2) Evaporative Emission Control (3) Three-Way Catalytic Converter (4) Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection* PCV EVAP TWC SFI Reduces HC Reduces evaporated HC Reduces HC, CO and NOx Injects a precisely timed, optimum amount of fuel for reduced exhaust emissions

Remark: * For inspection and repair of the SFI system, refer to the SF section in this manual.

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