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QUALITY GASOLINE
Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.,
Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for quality fuel named
World−Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that
is expected to be applied worldwide.
The WWFC consists of three categories
that depend on required emission lev-
els. In the U.S., category 3 has been
adopted. The WWFC improves air quali-
ty by providing for better emissions in
vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction
through better vehicle performance.
CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE
Cleaner burning gasoline, including re-
formulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE is
available in many areas.
Scion recommends the use of cleaner burning
gasoline and appropriately blended reformu-
lated gasoline. These types of gasoline pro-
vide excellent vehicle performance, reduce
vehicle emissions, and improve air quality.
OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE
Scion allows the use of oxygenate
blended gasoline where the oxygenate
content is up to 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE. If you use gasohol in your
Scion, be sure that it has an octane
rating no lower than 87.
Scion does not recommend the use of gaso-
line containing methanol.
GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane en-
hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
cropentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Scion does not recommend the use of gaso-
line that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system
may be adversely affected. The Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on the instrument cluster may
come on. If this happens, contact your Scion
dealer for service.
GASOLINE QUALITY
In a very few cases, you may experience
drivability problems caused by the particular
gasoline that you are using. If you continue
to have unacceptable drivability, try changing
gasoline brands. If this does not rectify your
problem, then consult your Scion dealer.
NOTICE
z Do not use gasohol other than
stated above. It will cause fuel sys-
tem damage or vehicle performance
problems.
z If drivability problems are encoun-
tered (poor hot starting, vaporizing,
engine knock, etc.), discontinue the
use.
z Take care not to spill gasohol dur-
ing refueling. Gasohol may cause
paint damage.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp. gal.)
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