Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Introduction / Repair instruction / Precaution / For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter
Toyota Corolla (E120): For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter
Caution
: if large amount of unburned fuel flows into the converter, it may cause overheating and a fire hazard.
To prevent this, observe the following precautions.
- Use only unleaded gasoline.
- avoid prolonged idling.
Avoid running the engine at idle speed for more than 20 minutes.
- avoid a spark jump test.
- Perform a spark jump test only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as possible.
- While testing, never race the engine.
- avoid a prolonged engine compression measurement.
Engine compression measurements must be performed as rapidly as possible.
- do not run the engine when the fuel tank is nearly empty. This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra load on the converter.
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Operating instructions
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
► Type A
1 The daytime running lights turn
on.
2 The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate, daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on.
3 The headlights and all the lights
listed above (except daytime ...
Customizing vehicle features
It is possible to customize the language and Eco Driving Indicator Light settings
using the “DISP” switch.
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a safe
place with the shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or
N (manual transmissio ...
Replacement
1. Drain brake fluid
Notice:
wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted
surface.
2. Remove air cleaner cap sub–assy
3. Remove air cleaner case sub–assy
remove the air cleaner element, then remove the 3 bolts and air
cleaner case sub–assy.
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