Engine Exhaust Cautions - Toyota land cruiser prado Owner's Manual

z Keep your engine in good running
order. Malfunctions in the engine
electrical system or fuel system
could cause an extremely high cata-
lytic 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 Toyota
dealer knows your vehicle and its
catalytic converter system best.
z To ensure that the catalytic convert-
er and the entire emission control
system operate properly, your ve-
hicle must receive the periodic in-
spections required by the Toyota
Maintenance Schedule. For sched-
uled maintenance information, refer
to the "Warranty and Service Book-
let".

Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION
Exhaust gases include harmful car-
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bon monoxide (CO) that is colorless
and odorless. Inhaling
gases may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
The exhaust should be checked oc-
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casionally. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage
to a joint or abnormal exhaust
noise, be sure to have the vehicle
inspected and repaired by your
Toyota dealer. Failure to do so may
allow exhaust gases to enter the
vehicle, resulting in death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-
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lated area, turn the engine off. In a
closed area, such as a garage, ex-
haust gases may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to death
or a serious health hazard.
Do not remain for a long time in a
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parked vehicle with the engine run-
ning. If it is unavoidable, however,
do so only in an unconfined area
exhaust and adjust the heating or cooling
system to force outside air into the
vehicle.
Keep the back door and quarter
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windows closed while driving. An
open or unsealed back door and
quarter windows may cause exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
To allow proper operation of your
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vehicle's ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the wind-
shield clear of snow,leaves, or oth-
er obstructions.
If the smell of exhaust is noticed
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inside the vehicle, open the win-
dows. Large amounts of exhaust in
the vehicle can cause driver drowsi-
ness and an accident, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
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