ENGINE FEATURES [MZI-3.7]

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On-board Diagnostic

Satisfies emission regulation | • An on-board diagnostic (OBD) system consisting of the following functions has been adopted: ― Malfunction detection function ― PID/data monitor function ― Simulation function ― External diagnostic unit communication function ― Malfunction display function ― Diagnostic data memory function • Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) adopted • Data link connector-2 (DLC-2) adopted

Mechanical

Improved engine performance | • Variable valve timing mechanism adopted
Weight reduction | • Aluminum-alloy adopted for mainframe parts (cylinder head and block)
Reduced vibration and noise | • Aluminum-alloy cylinder head adopted • Crankshaft pulley with torsional damper adopted • Pendulum-type engine mounts adopted
Improved serviceability | • Drive belt auto tensioner adopted • Timing chain adopted

Lubrication

Reduced noise | • Aluminum alloy oil pan adopted
Improved lubricity | • Trochoid gear type oil pump adopted • Water-cooled type oil cooler adopted

Cooling System

Improved reliability | • Degassing type coolant reserve tank adopted
Reduced weight | • Down-flow type radiator with aluminum core and plastic tank adopted
Miniaturization | • Built-in type water pump adopted
Reduced engine noise and vibration | • Electric cooling fans adopted • Fan control modules adopted
Reduced power consumption | • Fan control modules adopted
Improved serviceability | • Longer-life engine coolant (type FL22) adopted

Intake-air System

Improved noise reduction | • Resonance chamber adopted

Fuel System

Reduction of evaporative gas | • Returnless fuel system adopted

Emission System

Improved exhaust gas purification | • Catalytic converter system adopted

Charging System

Reduced operation noise | • Generator with two delta connection type stator coils adopted

Ignition System

Improved reliability | • Independent ignition control system with distributorless ignition coils adopted
Improved durability | • Spark plugs with platinum-tipped center electrode adopted

Starting System

Improved startability | • Reduction type starter adopted

Control System

Improved driveability | • Drive-by-wire control adopted • Fuel injection control adopted • Fuel pump control adopted
Improved emission performance | • Variable valve timing control adopted • A heater element is integrated with the A/F sensor and HO2S • All range sensor has been adopted for the A/F sensor
Improved fuel economy | • A drive-by-wire control (idle air control) has been adopted which contributes to lower fuel consumption
Wiring harness simplification | • CAN adopted