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.
Other materials:
Power outlet
The power outlet can be used
for 12 V accessories that run on
less than 10 A.
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob and open the power outlet
lid.
■The power outlet can be used
when
The engine switch is in ACC or ON.
■When turning the engine switch
off
Disconnect electrical devices with
charg ...
Location of the storage features
Bottle holders/door pockets
Open trays (if equipped)
Glove box
Cup holders (if equipped)
Console box
WARNING
■Items that should not be left
in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses,
spray cans in the storage spaces,
as this may cause the following
when cabin temperature becomes
high:
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Doors
Unlocking and locking the
doors from the outside
■ Smart key system (if
equipped)
Carry the electronic key to
enable this function.
Grip the driver's door handle
to unlock the door. Holding
the driver's door handle for
approximately 2 seconds
unlocks all the doors. Grip
the front passenger ...