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CELICA

Break−in period

Drive gently and avoid high speeds.

Fuel

FUEL TYPE

Part 2

INFORMATION

BEFORE DRIVING

YOUR TOYOTA

Your vehicle does not need an elaborate

break−in. But following a few simple tips

for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add

to the future economy and long life of

your vehicle:

Your new vehicle must use only

unleaded gasoline.

To help prevent gas station mixups, your

Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open-

ing. The special nozzle on pumps with

unleaded fuel will fit it, but the larger

standard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas

will not.

D Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).

D Break−in period

D Run the engine at moderate speed be-

tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.

D Fuel

minimum, the gasoline you use

D Avoid full−throttle starts.

D Operation in foreign countries

D Three−way catalytic converters

D Engine exhaust cautions

should meet the specifications of ASTM

D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93

in Canada.

D Try to avoid hard stops during the first

300 km (200 miles).

D Do not drive slowly with the transmis-

sion in a high gear.

NOTICE

D Facts about engine oil

D Do not drive for a long time at any

consumption

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of

leaded gasoline will cause the three−

way catalytic converter to lose its ef-

fectiveness and the emission control

system to function improperly. Also,

this can increase maintenance costs.

single speed, either fast or slow.

D Brake system

D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800

km (500 miles).

D Brake pad wear limit indicators

D Luggage stowage precautions

D Your Toyota’s identification

D Theft prevention labels

D Suspension and chassis

D Types of tires

OCTANE RATING

Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc-

tane Number 91) or higher.

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CELICA

Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane

rating or research octane number lower

than stated above will cause persistent

heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will

lead to engine damage.

IMPROVED GASOLINES

Toyota does not recommend the use of

gasolines that contain MMT. If fuels con-

taining MMT are used, your emission con-

trol system may be adversely affected.

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-

strument cluster may come on. If this hap-

pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser-

vice.

The American Automobile Manufacturers

Association (AAMA) has developed

specification of improved gasolines. The

AAMA specification offers optimal fuel

information for better vehicle perfor-

mance and better protection of your en-

gine.

If your engine knocks...

If you detect heavy knocking even when

using the recommended fuel, or if you

GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL

hear steady knocking while holding

Toyota recommends the use of gasolines

that meet the AAMA specification, if avail-

able, for improved driveability and emis-

sion control system.

steady speed on level roads, consult your

Toyota dealer.

If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be

sure that it is unleaded, has an octane

rating no lower than 87 and does not

contain more than 10% ethanol.

However, now and then, you may notice

light knocking for a short time while accel-

erating or driving up hills. This is no need

of concern.

GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE

Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha-

nol.

Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl

Tertiary−Butyl Ether) are available in the

GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENT

ADDITIVES

Toyota does not recommend the use of

gasolines containing methanol. If you use

gasoline containing methanol, use only

gasoline meeting the requirements above

and also containing less than 5% metha-

nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-

tors for methanol.

market. If you use

gasoline mixed

with MTBE, make certain that it does

not contain more than 15% of MTBE.

Toyota recommends use of gasolines

that contain detergent additives to

avoid build−up of engine deposits.

If the use of gasolines containing MTBE

causes poor driveability and/or poor fuel

economy, you should discontinue the use

of fuels containing MTBE.

For further details, ask your Toyota dealer

or a local gasoline retailer.

GASOLINES CONTAINING MMT

NOTICE

Some

gasolines

contain

z Do not use gasohol other than

stated above. It will cause fuel sys-

tem damage or vehicle performance

problems.

octane−enhancing additive called MMT

(methylcyclopentadienyl

tricarbonyl).

manganese

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Operation in foreign countries

Three−way catalytic converters

If you plan to drive your Toyota in

another country...

z If driveability problems occur (poor

hot starting, vaporizing, engine

knock, etc.), discontinue the use.

First, comply with the vehicle registration

laws.

z Take care not to spill gasohol dur-

ing refueling. Gasohol may cause

paint damage.

Second, confirm the availability of the cor-

rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane

number).

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 Imp. gal.)

The three−way catalytic converter is an

emission control device installed in the

exhaust system.

Its purpose is to reduce pollutants in the

exhaust gas.

CAUTION

D Keep people and combustible mate-

rials away from the exhaust pipe

while the engine is running. The

exhaust gas is very hot.

D Do not drive, idle or park your ve-

hicle over anything that might burn

easily such as grass, leaves, paper

or rags.

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