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Vehicle break-in

Fuel (petrol engine)

Drive sensibly and avoid high speeds.

Choosing the right fuel is essential to achieving

satisfactory engine performance.

Your vehicle does not need a thorough run-in, but for the

first 1000 km, follow a few simple tips that can contribute

to the economy and longevity of your vehicle.

Engine damage caused by the use of incorrect fuel is

excluded from the warranty conditions of Toyota vehicles.

• Avoid full throttle acceleration when starting

and driving.

TYPE OF FUEL

Use only unleaded petrol.

• Do not rev the engine.

For reasons of protection against refueling at a gas station,

your car is equipped with a narrower fuel tank neck. Only

a pump nozzle for unleaded gasoline can be inserted into

this nozzle, but a larger standard pump nozzle for leaded

gasoline cannot be inserted.

• Try not to stop suddenly during the first 300

km.

• Do not shift slowly to a higher gear in a

manual transmission.

• Do not drive for a long time at one speed,

slow or fast.

• Do not tow any trailer during the first 800 km.

NOTICE

u Do not use leaded petrol. After using leaded

gasoline, the three-way catalytic converter will

become ineffective and the emission control

system may malfunction and damage the engine.

It can also increase maintenance costs.

u Do not use unleaded gasoline developed for use

in a leaded gasoline engine. Using this type of

gasoline can cause engine damage. Before

refueling, ask the gas station attendant whether

or not the gasoline is formulated for use in a

leaded gasoline engine.

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Fuel (diesel engine)

OCTANE NUMBER

Choosing the right fuel is essential to achieving

satisfactory engine performance.

Choose unleaded gasoline with an octane rating

of 95 or higher.

Engine damage caused by the use of incorrect fuel is

excluded from the warranty conditions of Toyota

vehicles.

Using fuel with a lower octane rating than specified

may result in persistent knocking. If it is strong, it will

lead to engine damage.

TYPE OF FUEL

When the engine knocks...

1AD–FTV (without DPR catalyst) and 2AD–FTV

engines: Use only diesel fuel that contains 500 mg/

l or less sulfur.

If you notice a loud knocking noise even when using

the recommended fuel, or if a constant knocking sound

is heard at a constant vehicle speed on level roads,

consult any authorized Toyota dealer or service

center, or another properly qualified and equipped

professional.

1AD–FTV (with DPR catalyst) and 2AD–FHV

engines: Use only diesel fuel that contains 50 mg/

l or less sulfur.

However, you may occasionally hear a short and faint

If you plan to drive your Toyota to another country, low

sulfur diesel may not be available. Therefore, check its

availability with your distributor.

knock when accelerating or going uphill. This is normal

and nothing to worry about.

NOTICE

FUEL TANK VOLUME

1AD-FTV (without DPR catalyst) and 2AD-FTV

engines - Do not use fuel that contains more than

500 mg/l of sulphur. Using such high sulfur fuel

can damage the engine.

60 liters

1AD–FTV (with DPR catalyst) and 2AD–FHV

engines – Do not use fuel that contains more

than 50 mg/l of sulphur. Using such high sulfur

fuel can damage the engine.

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Fuel pump shut-off system

(gasoline engine)

CETANE NUMBER

The fuel pump shut-off system stops fuel supply to the

engine to minimize the risk of fuel leakage if the engine

stalls or the airbag inflates in an accident.

Choose a cetane number of 48 or higher.

Using fuel with a lower cetane number than specified

may result in persistent knocking. If it is strong, it will

lead to engine damage.

To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut-off

system is activated, turn the ignition key to the "ACC"

or "LOCK" position and start the engine.

When the engine knocks...

If you notice a loud knocking noise even when using

the recommended fuel, or if a constant knocking sound

is heard at a constant vehicle speed on level roads,

consult any authorized Toyota dealer or service

center, or another properly qualified and equipped

professional.

WARNING

Before starting again, check the ground under

the vehicle. If you find fluid leaking onto the

ground, then the fuel system has been damaged

and needs to be repaired. In this case, do not

start the engine again.

However, you may occasionally hear a short and faint

knock when accelerating or going uphill. This is normal

and nothing to worry about.

FUEL TANK VOLUME

60 liters

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