Toyota 2003 Camry, Manual

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’03Camry_U (L/O 0301)
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2003 CAMRY from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM33593U)
The three − way catalytic converter is an
emission control device installed in the
exhaust system.
The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the
exhaust gas.
CAUTION
D
Keep people and combustible mate-
rials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.
D
Do not drive, idle or park your ve-
hicle over anything that may burn
easily such as grass, leaves, paper
or rags.
D
Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
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:
z Use only unleaded gasoline.
z 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.
z Do not allow the engine to run at
idle speed for more than 20 min-
utes.
z Avoid racing the engine.
z Do not push − start or pull − start your
vehicle.
z Do not turn off the ignition while
the vehicle is moving.
z 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.
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
three − way catalytic converter sys-
tem best.
z To ensure that the three − way cata-
lytic converter and the entire emis-
sion control system operate proper-
ly, 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 Supple-
ment”.