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OCTANE RATING IMPROVED GASOLINES Toyota does not recommend the use of
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc- The American Automobile Manufacturers gasolines that contain MMT. If fuels con-
tane Number 91) or higher. Association (AAMA) has developed a taining MMT are used, your emission con-
specification of improved gasolines. The trol system may be adversely affected.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-
rating or research octane number lower AAMA specification offers optimal fuel
information for better vehicle perfor- strument cluster may come on. If this hap-
than stated above will cause persistent pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser-
heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will mance and better protection of your en-
gine. vice.
lead to engine damage.
Toyota recommends the use of gasolines GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If your engine knocks...
that meet the AAMA specification, if avail- If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be
If you detect heavy knocking even when able, for improved driveability and emis- sure that it is unleaded, has an octane
using the recommended fuel, or if you sion control system. rating no lower than 87 and does not
hear steady knocking while holding a contain more than 10% ethanol.
steady speed on level roads, consult your GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE
Toyota dealer. Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha-
Tertiary- Butyl Ether) are available in the nol.
However, now and then, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accel- market. If you use a gasoline mixed Toyota does not recommend the use of
erating or driving up hills. This is no need with MTBE, make certain that it does gasolines containing methanol. If you use
of concern. not contain more than 15% of MTBE. gasoline containing methanol, use only
GASOLINES CONTAINING MMT gasoline meeting the requirements above
GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENT and also containing less than 5% metha-
ADDITIVES Some gasolines contain an nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-
Toyota recommends use of gasolines octane- enhancing additive called MMT tors for methanol.
that contain detergent additives to (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl). GASOLINES QUALITY
avoid build- up of engine deposits.
In a very few cases, you may experience
For further details, ask your Toyota dealer driveability problems caused by the partic-
or a local gasoline retailer. ular gasoline that you are using. If you
continue to have unacceptable driveability,
try changing gasoline brands. If that does
not rectify your problem, then consult your
Toyota dealer.
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Brake system
TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE
SYSTEM Even if the power assist is com- Effective way to press the ABS brake
pletely lost, the brakes will still pedal: When the anti- lock brake system
The tandem master cylinder brake system
work. But you will have to push the function is in action, you may feel the
is a hydraulic system with two separate pedal hardmuch harder than nor- brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.
sub- systems. If either sub- system should
mal. And your braking distance will In this situation, to let the anti- lock
fail, the other will still work. However, the
be longer. brake system work for you, just hold the
pedal will be harder to press, and your
brake pedal down more firmly. Do not
stopping distance will be longer. Also, the
brake system warning light may come on. ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM pump the brake in a panic stop. Pump-
(with ABS warning light) ing the brake pedal makes the stopping
distance longer.
CAUTION The anti- lock brake system is designed to
automatically help prevent lock- up of the The brake pedal pulsation caused by the
Do not drive your vehicle with only a wheels during sudden braking or braking anti- lock brake system may indicate haz-
single brake system. Have your on slippery road surfaces. This assists in ardous road surface conditions. Although
brakes fixed immediately. providing directional stability and steering the anti- lock brake system assists in pro-
performance of the vehicle under these viding vehicle control, it is still important
BRAKE BOOSTER circumstances. to drive with all due care, because the
The anti- lock brake system becomes op- anti- lock brake system cannot overcome
The brake booster uses engine vacuum to
erative after the vehicle has accelerated the laws of physics that act on your ve-
power- assist the brakes. If the engine
to a speed in excess of approximately 10 hicle:
should quit while you are driving, you can
bring the vehicle to a stop with normal km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the Braking capability is dependent on tire
pedal pressure. There is enough reserve vehicle decelerates to a speed below friction with the road surface.
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
vacuum for one or two stopsbut no Even though the anti- lock brake sys-
more! You may hear a sound in the engine tem is operating, a driver cannot main-
compartment for a few seconds when the tain full control on certain slippery road
CAUTION engine is started or just after the vehicle surfaces, when cornering at high
is started. This means that the anti- lock speeds, or in violent maneuvers.
Do not pump the brake pedal if the brake system is in the self check mode,
engine stalls. Each push on the and does not indicate a malfunction.
pedal uses up your vacuum reserve.
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CAUTION
The brake pad wear limit indicators on
your disc brakes give a warning noise To prevent luggage or packages
when the brake pads are worn to where from sliding forward during braking,
replacement is required. do not stack anything in the lug-
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise gage compartment higher than the
while driving, have the brake pads seatbacks. Keep luggage or pack-
checked and replaced by your Toyota ages low, as close to the floor as
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- possible.
tor damage can result if the pads are not Never allow anyone to ride in the
replaced when necessary. luggage compartment. It is not de-
signed for passengers. They should
ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise,
they are much more likely to suffer
serious bodily injury, in the event
of sudden braking or a collision.
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5VZ- FE engine
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