1998 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 144

'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA D Break −in period D Fuel D Operation in foreign countries D Three −way catalytic converter D Engine exhaust cautions D Facts about engine oil consumption D Twin ground electrode platinum −tipped spark plugs D Brake system D Brake pad wear limit indicators D Luggage stowage precautions D Your Toyota's identification D Theft prevention labels D Suspension and chassis D Types of tires 144 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: 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. At a minimum, the gasoline you use should meet specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93 in Canada. D Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph). D Run the engine at moderate speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm. D Avoid full−throttle starts. D Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km (200 miles). D Do not drive for a long time at any single speed, either fast or slow. 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. D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 miles).