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:
Continuously variable transmission
(vehicles without paddle
shift switches)
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
P - Parking the vehicle/
starting the engine
R - Reversing
N - Neutral
(Condition in which the
power is not transmitted)
D - Normal driving*
B - Applying moderate
engine braking driving
down hills ...
Sliding roof/convertible
Service data
Torque specification
Engine hood/door
Torque specification
Exterior/interior trim
Torque specification
Cruise control
Service data
Torque specification
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Problem symptoms table
Hint:
use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers
indicate the priority of the
likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace
these parts.
1. Headlamp and tail lamp
2. Front fog lamp system
3. Turn signal and hazard warni ...