2006 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 293

'06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 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 threeway 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. 2.4 L 4- cylinder (2AZ- FE) engine D Do not idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or rags. 3.5 L V6 (2GR- FE) engine 280 2005 RAV4 from Jan. '06 Prod. (OM42620U)