2011 TOYOTA AYGO Owners Manual

OTHER EQUIPMENT191
Before driving:
DCheck that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with the
provided retaining hook (clip). Be
especially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.
DWith the engine stopped and the
shift lever in N, fully depress each
pedal to the floor to make sure it
does not interfere with the floor
mat.
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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA193
Section 2
INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
DBreak−in period 194.......................................
DFuel 194..................................................
DFuel pump shut off system 196..............................
DOperation in foreign countries 196...........................
DThree−way catalytic converter 197..........................
DEngine exhaust cautions 198...............................
DFacts about engine oil consumption 199.....................
DBrake system 200.........................................
DElectric power steering system 204..........................
DLuggage stowage precautions 205..........................
DYour Toyota’s identification 206.............................
DTheft prevention labels 207.................................
DSuspension and chassis 208................................
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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 1000 km (600 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
DAvoid full throttle acceleration when
starting and driving.
DAvoid racing the engine.
DTry to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
DDo not drive slowly with the manual
transmission in a high gear.
DDo not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
Fuel
Selecting the proper fuel is essential
for satisfactory engine performance.
Engine damage caused by use of improp-
er fuels is not covered under Toyota’s new
vehicle warranty.
NOTICE
zDo not use improper fuels. If im-
proper fuels are used the engine
will be damaged.
zDo not use leaded gasoline on your
vehicle. Use of leaded gasoline will
cause damage to the engine. Also,
this can increase maintenance
costs.
zEU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under
names such as “E50” or “E85” and
fuel containing a large amount of
ethanol should not be used. The
use of these fuels will damage the
vehicle’s fuel system. In case of
any doubt, ask any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
zExcept EU area: Bioethanol fuel
sold under names such as “E50” or
“E85” and fuel containing a large
amount of ethanol should not be
used. Your vehicle can use gasoline
mixed with 10% max ethanol. The
use of fuel with more than 10%
ethanol content (E10) will damage
the vehicle’s fuel system. You must
ensure that refueling is carried out
only from a source where fuel spec-
ification and quality can be guaran-
teed. In case of any doubt, ask any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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FUEL TYPE
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only unleaded
gasoline conforming to European stan-
dard EN228.
For optimum engine performance, select
unleaded gasoline with a Research Oc-
tane Number of 95 or higher.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only unleaded
gasoline.
For optimum engine performance, select
unleaded gasoline with a Research Oc-
tane Number of 95 or higher.
To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your
vehicle has a smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with un-
leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-
dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will
not.OCTANE/CETANE NUMBER
Select Research Octane Number 95 or
higher.
Use of fuel with an octane or cetane num-
ber lower than stated will cause persistent
heavy knocking. If severe, this will lead to
engine damage.
USE OF ETHANOL BLENDED GASOLINE
IN A GASOLINE ENGINE
Toyota allows the use of ethanol blended
gasoline where the ethanol content is up
to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol
blended gasoline to be used has a Re-
search Octane Number that follows the
above.
If your engine knocks...
If you detect heavy knocking even when
using the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady speed on level roads, consult any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
However, occasionally, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is normal
and there is no need for concern.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
35 L (9.2 gal., 7.7 Imp. gal.)
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The fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel to the engine to minimize the
risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls
or an airbag inflates upon collision. To
restart the engine after the fuel pump shut
off system activates, turn theengine
switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and start
it.
CAUTION
Inspect the ground under the vehicle
before restarting the engine. If you
find that fuel has leaked onto the
ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. In
this case, do not restart the engine.
Operation in foreign countries
If you plan to drive your Toyota in
another country...
First,comply with the vehicle registration
laws.
Second,confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel.
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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.
CAUTION
DKeep people and combustible mate-
rials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.
DDo not drive, idle or park your ve-
hicle over anything that might burn
easily such as grass, leaves, paper
or rags.
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:
zUse only unleaded gasoline.
zDo not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, creat-
ing an excessive load on the three−
way catalytic converter.
zDo not allow the engine to run at
idle speed for more than 20 min-
utes.
zAvoid racing the engine.
zDo not push−start or pull−start your
vehicle.
zDo not turn off the engine while the
vehicle is moving.
zKeep your engine in good running
order. Malfunctions in the engine
electrical system, electronic ignition
system/distributor ignition system
or fuel system could cause an ex-
tremely high three−way catalytic
converter temperature.
zIf the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, take your
vehicle in for a check−up to any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
zTo ensure that the three−way
catalytic converter and the entire
emission control system operate
properly, your vehicle must receive
the periodic inspections required by
the Toyota Maintenance Schedule.
For scheduled maintenance
information, refer to the “Toyota
Service Booklet” or “Toyota
Warranty Booklet”.
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198INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA
Engine exhaust cautions
CAUTION
DExhaust gases include harmful car-
bon monoxide (CO) that is colorless
and odorless. Inhaling exhaust
gases may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
DThe exhaust should be checked oc-
casionally. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage
to a joint or abnormal exhaust
noise, be sure to have the vehicle
inspected and repaired by any au-
thorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. Failure to do
so may allow exhaust gases to en-
ter the vehicle, resulting in death or
a serious health hazard.
DIf the vehicle is in a poorly venti-
lated area, turn the engine off. In a
closed area, such as a garage, ex-
haust gases may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to death
or a serious health hazard.
DDo not remain for a long time in a
parked vehicle with the engine run-
ning. If it is unavoidable, however,
do so only in an unconfined area
and adjust the heating or cooling
system to force outside air into the
vehicle.
DKeep the back door closed while
driving. An open or unsealed back
door may cause exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle.
DTo allow proper operation of your
vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the wind-
shield clear of snow, leaves, and
other obstructions.
DIf the smell of exhaust is noticed
inside the vehicle, open the win-
dows. Large amounts of exhaust in
the vehicle can cause driver drowsi-
ness and an accident, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
DDo not leave the engine running in
an area with snow build−up, or
where it is snowing. If snowbanks
build up around the vehicle while
the engine is running, exhaust
gases may collect and enter the ve-
hicle. This may lead to death or a
serious health hazard.
DWhen taking a nap in the vehicle,
always turn the engine off. Other-
wise, you may accidentally move
the shift lever or depress the accel-
erator pedal, which could cause an
accident or fire due to engine over-
heating. Additionally, if the vehicle
is parked in a poorly ventilated
area, exhaust gases may collect and
enter the vehicle, leading to death
or a serious health hazard.
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