Get Information Before Driving Your Toyota -> Break?in period / Fuel / Fuel pump shut off Guide for Toyota Celica 2 Door Seventh Generation (2000-2006)

’04MY CELICA U (L/O 0308)

Break−in period

Fuel

Drive gently and avoid high speeds.

FUEL TYPE

2ZZ−GE engine—

Select premium unleaded gasoline with

an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Oc-

tane Number 96) or higher for optimum

engine performance.

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 un-

leaded gasoline.

To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your

Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.

The special nozzle on pumps with un-

leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-

dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will

not.

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.

D Avoid full throttle acceleration when

starting and driving.

D Avoid racing the engine.

minimum, the gasoline you use

D Try to avoid hard stops during the first

If your engine knocks...

should meet the specifications of ASTM

D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93

in Canada.

300 km (200 miles).

If you detect heavy knocking even when

using the recommended fuel, or if you

hear steady knocking while holding

D Do not drive slowly with the transmis-

sion in a high gear.

NOTICE

D Do not drive for a long time at any

steady speed on level roads, consult your

single speed, either fast or slow.

Toyota dealer.

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.

D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800

However, occasionally, you may notice

light knocking for a short time while accel-

erating or driving up hills. This is normal

and there is no need for concern.

km (500 miles).

GASOLINE CONTAINING DETERGENT

ADDITIVES

OCTANE RATING

Toyota recommends the use of gasoline

that contains detergent additives to

avoid build−up of engine deposits.

1ZZ−FE engine—

Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc-

tane Number 91) or higher.

However, all gasoline sold in the U.S.

contains detergent additives to keep clean

and/or clean intake systems.

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QUALITY GASOLINE

OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE

GASOLINE QUALITY

Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.,

Toyota allows the use of oxygenate

blended gasoline where the oxygenate

content is up to 10% ethanol or 15%

MTBE. If you use gasohol in your

Toyota, be sure that it has an octane

rating no lower than 87.

In a very few cases, you may experience

driveability problems caused by the partic-

ular gasoline that you are using. If you

continue to have unacceptable driveability,

try changing gasoline brands. If this does

not rectify your problem, then consult your

Toyota dealer.

Europe and Japan have developed

specification for quality fuel named

World−Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that

is expected to be applied world wide.

The WWFC consists of four categories

that depend on required emission lev-

els. In the U.S., category 3 has been

adopted. The WWFC improves air quali-

ty by providing for better emissions in

vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction

through better vehicle performance.

Toyota does not recommend the use of

gasoline containing methanol.

NOTICE

GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT

z Do not use gasohol other than

stated above. It will cause fuel sys-

tem damage or vehicle performance

problems.

Some gasoline contain an octane en-

hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-

clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).

CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE

Toyota does not recommend the use of

gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-

taining MMT is 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.

Cleaner burning gasoline, including re-

formulated gasoline that contains oxy-

genates such as ethanol or MTBE is

available in many areas.

z If driveability problems occur (poor

hot starting, vaporizing, engine

knock, etc.), discontinue the use.

z Take care not to spill gasohol dur-

ing refueling. Gasohol may cause

paint damage.

Toyota recommends the use of cleaner

burning gasoline and appropriately blended

reformulated gasoline. These types of gas-

oline provide excellent vehicle perfor-

mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im-

prove air quality.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

55 L (14.5 gal., 12.1 Imp. gal.)

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Fuel pump shut off system

Operation in foreign countries

Three−way catalytic converter

The fuel pump shut off system stops sup-

plying fuel to the engine to minimize the

risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls

or an airbag inflates upon collision. To

restart the engine after the fuel pump shut

off system activates, turn the ignition

switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and start

it.

If you plan to drive your Toyota in

another country...

First, comply with the vehicle registration

laws.

Second, confirm the availability of the cor-

rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane

number).

CAUTION

Inspect the ground under the vehicle

before restarting the engine. If you

find that liquid has leaked onto the

ground, it is the fuel system has

been damaged and it is in need of

repair. In this case, do not restart the

engine.

The three−way catalytic converter is an

emission control device installed in the

exhaust system.

The 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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