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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.
D
Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
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
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.
z Keep your engine in good running
order. Malfunctions in the engine
electrical system, electronic ignition
system/distributor
or fuel system could cause an ex-
tremely
high
converter temperature.
z If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, take your
vehicle in for a check–up as soon
as possible. Remember, your Scion
dealer knows your vehicle and its
on
the
three–way catalytic converter sys-
tem best.
z To
ensure
that
catalytic converter and the entire
emission
control
properly, your vehicle must receive
the periodic inspections required by
the
Scion
Maintenance
For
scheduled
information, refer to the "Scheduled
Maintenance
Guide"
Manual Supplement".
ignition
system
three–way
catalytic
the
three–way
system
operate
Schedule.
maintenance
or
"Owner's
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