Toyota Echo 2001 User Manual page 135

CAUTION
"
Keep people and combustible mate-
rials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.
"
Do not drive, idle or park your ve-
hicle over anything that might burn
easily such as grass, leaves, paper
or rags.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008
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:
_ Use only unleaded gasoline.
_ 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.
_ Do not allow the engine to run at
idle speed for more than 20 min-
utes.
_ Avoid racing the engine.
_ Do not push–start or pull–start your
vehicle.
_ Do not turn off the ignition while
the vehicle is moving.
2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
_ Keep your engine in good running
order. Malfunctions in the engine
electrical system, electronic ignition
system/distributor ignition system
or fuel system could cause an ex-
tremely high three–way catalytic
converter temperature.
_ If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, take your
vehicle in for a check–up as soon
as possible. Remember, your Toyota
dealer knows your vehicle and its
three–way catalytic converter sys-
tem best.
_ To
ensure that the three–way
catalytic converter and the entire
emission control system operate
properly, your vehicle must receive
the periodic inspections required by
the Toyota Maintenance Schedule.
For scheduled maintenance
information, refer to the "Scheduled
Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's
Manual Supplement".
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