1996 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 119

Part 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Break-in period Fuel Operation in foreign countries Three-way catalytic converter Engine exhaust cautions Facts about engine oil consumption Twin ground electrode spark plugs Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Luggage stowage precautions Your Toyota's identification Theft prevention labels Suspension and chassis Types of tires Break-in period Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle: S Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph). S Run the engine at moderate speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm. S Avoid full-throttle starts. S Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km (200 miles). S Do not drive for a long time at any single speed, either fast or slow. S Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 miles). Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline. To help prevent gas station mixups, your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel will fit it, but the larger standard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not. NOTICE Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly. Also, this can increase maintenance costs. OCTANE NUMBER Select Research Octane number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher is recommended. 113