2006 Toyota Solara Owners Manual - Page 236

'06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Three −way catalytic converters 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. 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, creating an excessive load on the three− way catalytic converter. z Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 minutes. 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. CAUTION D Keep people and combustible materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas is very hot. 2AZ−FE engine D Do not drive, idle or park your vehicle over anything that may burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or rags. 3MZ−FE engine 223 2006 SOLARA from Feb. '05 Prod. (OM33667U)