Three- Way Catalytic Converters - Toyota 2006 Rav4 Owner's Manual

Three- way catalytic converters

2.4 L 4- cylinder (2AZ- FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR- FE) engine
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'06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601)
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
Keep people and combustible mate-
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rials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.
Do not idle or park your vehicle
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over anything that might burn easi-
ly such as grass, leaves, paper or
rags.
NOTICE
A large amount of unburned gases
flowing into the three- way catalytic
converter may cause it to overheat
and create a fire hazard. To prevent
this and other damage, observe the
following precautions:
z Use only unleaded gasoline.
z Do not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, creat-
ing an excessive load on the three-
way catalytic converter.
z Do not allow the engine to run at
idle speed for more than 20 min-
utes.
z Avoid racing the engine.
z Do not push- start or pull- start your
vehicle.
z Do not turn off the ignition while
the vehicle is moving.
2005 RAV4 from Jan. '06 Prod. (OM42620U)