1998 Toyota Celica Owners Manual - Page 111

CELICA U Part 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA D Break −in period D Fuel D Operation in foreign countries D Three −way catalytic converters D Engine exhaust cautions D Facts about engine oil consumption 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 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 unleaded gasoline. must use only D Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph). D Run the engine at moderate speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm. 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 the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93 in Canada. D Avoid full−throttle starts. D Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km (200 miles). D Do not drive slowly with the transmission in a high gear. 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 RATING Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. D Do not drive for a long time at any single speed, either fast or slow. km (500 miles). D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 111