If you should lose your keys or if you trunk. need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key To protect things locked in the trunk when number. you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the attendant.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Side doors— SY12008 SY12009 SU12005 Vehicles with power windows (driver’s LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH side) INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Insert the key into the keyhole and turn Move the lock button. To lock: Turn the key forward. To lock: Push the knob down.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the doors closed locked, especially when small children are in the ve- SY12011 SP12003 hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle during an accident.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Wireless remote control Your vehicle has a wireless remote con- You have 30 seconds to open a door after trol system that can lock or unlock all using the wireless remote unlock feature. the doors, or activate the theft deter- If a door is not opened by then, all the rent system from a distance within doors will be automatically locked again.
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When replacing the transmitter bat- trol transmitters for the same vehicle. The alarm will last for one minute. To stop tery, be careful not to lose the com- Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed this in the midway, push the “PANIC” ponents. information.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SU12058 SU12059 SU12051 1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the 2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat- 3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi- transmitter case. tery. tive (+) side up. Close the transmitter case securely. NOTICE NOTICE Do not bend the terminals.
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If you lose your transmitter, contact your Changes modifications 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are Toyota dealer as soon as possible to pressly approved by the party respon- designed to provide reasonable protec- avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci-...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Power windows Window lock switch SU12009 SU12010 SU12011 The windows can be operated with the Automatic operation open only): OPERATING PASSENGERS’ switch on each door. Push the switch completely down and then WINDOWS release it. The window will fully open. To The power windows work when the ignition Use the switches on the passengers’...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Trunk lid— CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. " Always make sure the heads, hands SU12013 and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Lock release lever —Internal trunk release handle CAUTION " Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but SU12061 also prevents exhaust gases from SU12014 entering the vehicle. "...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Luggage security system Hood SU12055 SU12056 SU12016 This system deactivates the lock re- 2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the To open the hood: lease lever so that things locked in the master key and turn it counterclock- 1.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Clos- ing the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend. SU12017 SU12054 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the 3.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Theft deterrent system The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again. 4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.
" is activated when the battery terminal Open the trunk with the key. is disconnected and then reconnected. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer. 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION SU12021 SU12022 " Make sure the cap is tightened se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats ............Front seats .
Consult your Toyota dealer if you insist on modifications of this kind. 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Adjusting front seats 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER " Do not put objects under the seats Hold the center of the lever and pull it except putting in the auxiliary box. up. Then slide the seat to the desired The objects may interfere with the position with slight body pressure and seat–lock mechanism or unexpect-...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Tilting driver’s seatback for —Moving passenger’s seat rear seat entry for rear seat entry (2–door models) (2–door models) CAUTION " After putting back the seat, pushing the seat forward and rear- ward to make sure it is secured in SU13116 SU13117 place.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Fold–down rear seat CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position: " Make sure the seat belts are not SU13109 SU13004 twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in the proper position and are ready to use. "...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 CAUTION Disconnect the rear center seat belt only under the above mentioned cir- cumstances; do not disconnect it in SU13110 other circumstances. SU13122 (B) PREVENTING DAMAGE REAR (C) BEFORE RETURNING REAR SEAT CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING Before returning the seatback to the When folding down the left seatback, if upright position, make sure to correctly...
" Do not drive with the head re- is arranged in the proper position straints removed. for ready use. " If the seat belt does not function SU13007 normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Rear seat 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow the child to stand up or When using the seat belts, observe passengers in the vehicle be properly re- kneel on either rear or front seats. An...
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It also may normally, immediately contact your lock if you lean forward too quickly. A Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 CAUTION Take up Take up Always make sure the shoulder belt slack slack is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be Too high SY13015 kept away from your neck, but not SY13016 falling off your shoulder.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 CAUTION " High–positioned belts loose–fitting belts both could in- crease the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an SU13012 SY13017 accident or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt as low on your hips as possible.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 CAUTION Make sure the both buckles are cor- rectly located and securely latched. Failure to properly match the buckle SU13013 and tab may cause severe injury in SU13014 case of an accident or a collision. Two buckles and tabs for rear center CAUTION seat belt The two buckles for the rear center seat...
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Please contact your local Toyota dealer so nally intended for. SU13015 that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length.
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" If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat The driver and front passenger’s seat This indicator comes on when the igni- until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot belt pretensioners are designed to be tion key is turned to the “ON”...
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Do not perform any of the following gas may be released. This gas is harm- changes without consulting your less and does not indicate that a fire is Toyota dealer. Such changes occurring. interfere with proper operation of the SU13113...
SU13118 SU13019 SY13024 This front seat belt pretensioner system In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- has a service reminder indicator to inform dealer as soon as possible: tem) front airbags are designed to pro- the driver of operating problems.
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A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment killed seriously injured. Toyota SU13118 SU13021 strongly recommends that: " The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride Hitting a curb, Falling into or collision (e.g.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 In a severe frontal impact, the sensors A crash severe enough to inflate the air- detect deceleration and the system trig- bags may break the windshield as the gers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas- reaction in the inflators quickly fills the senger airbag the windshield may also be airbags with non–toxic gas to help restrain...
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SU13120 child restraint system. Toyota tems. The front seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by the strongly recommends that all in- inflating airbags if they do not wear fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper- the available seat belts properly.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 " On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- SU13044 gerous if the side airbag inflates, SY13031...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 " Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover or front pas- senger airbag cover, front passen- SY13032 SY13033 ger airbag or airbag sensor assem-...
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_ Modification of the suspension sys- This SRS front airbag system has a In the following cases, contact your Toyota _ Modification of the front end struc- service reminder indicator to inform the dealer as soon as possible: driver of operating problems.
SRS side airbags NOTICE CAUTION Do not disconnect the battery cables SRS side airbags inflate with consid- before contacting your Toyota dealer. erable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury when they inflate, the driver and front passenger must: SU13134 "...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Collision from the rear SU13118 SU13125 SU13126 Collision from the front Vehicle rollover This indicator comes on when the igni- The SRS side airbag system may not The SRS side airbags are not designed tion key is turned to the “ON” position. activate if the vehicle is subjected to a to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a It goes off after about 6 seconds.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 In a severe side impact, the side airbag CAUTION sensor triggers the side airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators " The SRS side airbag system is de- quickly fills the airbags with non–toxic gas signed only as a supplement to the to help restrain the lateral motion of the primary...
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SP13008 SP13009 child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all in- fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper- ly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For...
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_ Repairs made on or near the con- indicates a malfunction of the airbags. sole or front seat Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. " The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON”...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child NOTICE restraint systems children small enough to use them. Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.
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—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small " " Toyota strongly urges use of A forward–facing child restraint sys- child or baby must itself be properly proper child restraint system which tem should be allowed to be put on...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Types of child restraint system When not using the child restraint system, Child restraint systems are classified into CAUTION keep it secured with the seat belt or place the following 3 types depending on the it in the trunk or somewhere other than child’s age and size.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Installation with 3–point type seat belt SU13031 SU13033 SU13034 (A) Infant seat (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear–facing position only. SU13032 (B) Convertible seat 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SU13120 SU13036 SU13037 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through " CAUTION Do not put a rear–facing child re- or around the infant seat following the straint system on the rear seat if it instructions provided by its manufactur- "...
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly Toyota dealer immediately. Do not in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, use the seat until the seat belt is...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SU13040 SY13063 SU13042 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle–release button and allow the A convertible seat is used in forward– belt to retract completely. The belt will facing or rear–facing position depend- Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to ing on the child’s age and size.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SU12121 SU13044 SU13045 Move seat fully back " " CAUTION A forward–facing child restraint sys- Do not put a rear–facing child re- tem should be allowed to be put on straint system on the rear seat if it "...
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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Toyota dealer immediately. Do not or around the convertible seat following in the lock mode. When the belt is use the seat until the seat belt is...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SU13048 SU13049 SU13050 3. While pressing convertible seat 4. To remove the convertible seat, press CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle–release button and allow the seatback, let the shoulder belt retract belt to retract completely. The belt will Push and pull the child restraint sys- as far as it will go to hold the convert- move freely again and be ready to...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 " On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- SU13051 SU13052 gerous if the side airbag inflates,...
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Always make sure the shoulder belt child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be use the seat until the seat belt is SU13053 kept away from child’s neck, but fixed.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Using a top strap SU13054 SU13101 SU13135 Anchor brackets 2. To remove the child restraint system, Follow the procedure below for a child Use the anchor bracket on the back press the buckle–release button and al- restraint system that use of a top strap panel to attach the top strap.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SU13103 SU13136 SU13105 TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 2. Open the anchor bracket cover with 3. Securely fasten the child restraint the mark shown in the illustration. system with the seat belt. 1. Remove the head restraint. Latch hook onto the anchor...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages CAUTION " Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push- SU13129 ing and pulling it in different direc- SU13106 tions.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION Type A— 1. Widen the clearance between seat cushion and seatback a little and confirm the position of the low- er anchorages below the tag in the seatback. 2. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Tilt steering wheel CAUTION " When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- SU13137 jects around the anchorages or that SU13111 the seat belt is not caught. "...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION CAUTION " Do not adjust the steering wheel Do not adjust the mirror while the while the vehicle is moving. It may vehicle is moving. It may cause the cause the driver to mishandle the driver to mishandle the vehicle and vehicle and an accident may occur SU13058...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Rear view mirror remote Anti–glare inside rear view control mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and SY13077a SP13503 an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running. SP14014 SP14001 Daytime running light system The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the “OFF”...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. SP14015 SU14014 TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Windshield wipers and washer Instrument panel light control Interior light SU14006 SU14007 SU14015 Type A To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the interior light, slide the ment panel lights, turn the knob. switch.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Rear window defogger To turn on the windshield wipers, move To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever the lever to the desired setting. toward you. The key must be in the “ON” position. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid”...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop–and– go driving. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature indicator and warning light .
High engine coolant the fuel tank immediately. temperature warning light in red The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as SU15004 SU15005 soon as possible. Low engine coolant...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Odometer and two trip meters If the high engine coolant temperature 3. Trip meter reset knob—It can reset the warning light flashes, your engine is too two trip meters to zero, and also hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your change the meter display.
Key reminder Remove key. buzzer If parking brake is off, stop Take vehicle to immediately and Light reminder Turn off lights. Toyota dealer. buzzer contact Toyota dealer. Fasten driver’s seat belt. (Indicator and buzzer) Close all doors. Fasten front passenger’s Take vehicle to seat belt.
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(c) Front Passenger’s Seat Belt the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. Reminder Light This light reminds you to buckle up the NOTICE front passenger’s seat belt. Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose.
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Contact your NOTICE paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as Toyota dealer as soon as possible to possible. service the vehicle. Do not drive the vehicle with the "...
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“ON” position. After the parts monitored by the warning light a few seconds, the light will go off. system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. If it flashes while you are driving, stop the "...
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Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as 1. Apply the parking brake. possible. 2. Open one of the side doors or back door. The open door warning light should come on.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock ....... Automatic transmission .
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Ignition switch with steering lock You must push in the key to turn the key from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must be put in the “P” position before pushing the key.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Automatic transmission Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the Lock release button brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition To prevent misshifting Selector lever switch in “ON”...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 (c) Normal driving 3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How slowly for smooth starting. to start the engine” in Section 3. The transmission must be in “P” or “N”. (d) Using engine braking 2.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 (g) Parking NOTICE CAUTION 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. _ Be careful not to overrev the en- 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to Be careful when downshifting on a gine. The approximate maximum al- securely apply the parking brake.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 (i) Rocking your vehicle if stuck _ Do not race the engine and avoid CAUTION spinning the wheels. CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake _ If your vehicle remains stuck after pedal while stopped with the engine rocking the vehicle several times, your vehicle becomes...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Manual transmission Low altitude Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel- —1219 m (4000 ft.) or lower eration is needed when you are cruising gear km/h (mph) below the above downshifting speeds. 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15) Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging, and possibly ping-...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Parking brake Good driving practice When parking, firmly apply the parking " brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put the transmission in neutral, release the To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold- clutch pedal momentarily, and then try ing power, first depress the brake pedal again.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
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Using your audio system— —Some basics Reference This section describes some of the basic features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys- tem. Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
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Then it will play from track 1 again. make sure it is retracted before driv- you is largely determined by the mix of ing your Toyota through an automatic the treble, midrange, and bass levels. In NOTICE car wash.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Controls and features "Type 1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. SU17004 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Push “AM” to turn on the radio and select Cassette Player tune in radio stations. the AM band. “AM” will appear on the Push the fast forward button to fast for- display.
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When the audio is set into compact disc If the malfunction is not rectified, take The display will show the range from operation, the display shows the track or, your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. “FAd–F7” to “FAd–R7”. track and disc number currently being DISC For left/right adjustment, push “CTRL /...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 ∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Random playing for the tracks on a disc: Compact Disc Player Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the Quickly push and release “RAND”. “RAND” There are two repeat features—you can double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories will appear on the display.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SCAN Scanning the tracks on a disc: Cassette Player Quickly push and release “SCAN”. “SCAN” Radio By using this button, you can skip up or will appear on the display and the player down to a different track. You can either scan all the frequencies on will scan all the tracks on the disc you a band or scan only the preset stations...
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After the end of the tape is reached, TUNE (Tuning) the player will automatically reverse Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio sides and start playing the other side. (ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step up There must be at least 3 seconds of blank the frequency.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 "Type 2 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. SU17005 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) Compact Disc Player (Program) These buttons are used to preset and If you want to fast forward or reverse Push “ ” to select the other side of a tune in radio stations.
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If the malfunction is not rectified, take sound balance between the front and rear, track and disc number currently being your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. and the right and left speakers. played. Each time you push “CD”, the DISC For front/rear adjustment, push “CTRL /...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 ∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Random playing for the tracks on a disc: Compact Disc Player Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the Quickly push and release “RAND”. “RAND” There are two repeat features—you can double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories will appear on the display.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SCAN Scanning the tracks on a disc: Cassette Player Quickly push and release “SCAN”. “SCAN” Radio By using this button, you can skip up or will appear on the display and the player down to a different track. You can either scan all the frequencies on will scan all the tracks on the disc you a band or scan only the preset stations...
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TUNE (Tuning) ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If the Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio signal becomes weak, the radio reduces (ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step up the amount of channel separation to prev- the frequency.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 "Type 3 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. SU17006 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas- (Program) sette player will stop and then play that These buttons are used to preset and Push “ ” to select the other side of a same side.
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If the malfunction is not rectified, take track and disc number currently being The display will show the range from your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. played. Each time you push “CD”, the “TRE –5” to “TRE 5”. system changes to the automatic changer.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 DISC If the audio system is off, you can turn Compact disc auto changer only— on the radio by pushing “FM1·2”. Also, Compact disc auto changer only— Random playing for all the tracks in the push “FM1·2” to switch from cassette or magazine: By using this button, you can select a compact disc operation to radio operation.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Compact Disc Player SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features—You can Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- either replay a disc track or a whole com- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
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TUNE (Tuning) the number of tracks you want to skip. If ST (Stereo reception) display Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio you push the button ten times, the skip Your radio automatically changes to stereo (ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step up feature will be turned off.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Car audio system operating hints Here are some common reception prob- NOTICE lems that probably do not indicate a prob- Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by lem with your radio: To ensure the correct audio system the upper atmosphere—especially at night. operation: These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta-...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Use high–quality cassettes. If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not hear any sound Low–quality cassette tapes can cause even though your compact disc player many problems, including poor sound, appears to be working. Remove the inconsistent playing speed,...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Your compact disc player cannot play To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a special shaped or low–quality compact soft, lint–free cloth that has been damp- discs such as those shown here. Do ened with water. Wipe in a straight line not use them as the player could be from the center to the edge of the disc damaged.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls ........... Air flow selector settings .
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Controls 1. “A/C” Button 2. Air Intake Selector 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Fan Speed Selector 5. Temperature Selector SU18007 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Fan speed selector 5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from the windshield vents. Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to the right to increase, to the left to de- Use with the air intake selector posi- crease. tioned in FRESH.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 “A/C” button To turn on the air conditioning, press the “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again. Air intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Air flow selector settings Operating tips " To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 " When driving on dusty roads, close all Heating Air conditioning windows. If dust thrown up by the ve- For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Instrument panel vents Defogging Defrosting —Center vents —Side vents The inside of the windshield The outside of the windshield Close Close For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...
For example, if the “:00” button is de- pressed when time between Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or 1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00. If equivalent for replacement. the time is between 1:30—1:59, the time will change to 2:00.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Power outlet (without cigarette lighter) ASHTRAY " Close the power outlet lid when the To use the ashtray, open out. power outlet is not in use. Inserting When finished with your cigarette, thor- a foreign object other than the ap- oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre- propriate plug that fits the outlet, vent other cigarette butts from catching...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Glove box Auxiliary boxes SU19003 SU19004 SU19005 Instrument panel Passenger’s seat To open the glove box door, pull the lever. To use the box, pull on the handle. To use the box, slightly lift up the box and pull it out as shown in the illustra- CAUTION This auxiliary box can be used to store...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Cup holders Floor mat SU19009 SU19006 SU19008 Front Rear (2–door models: for right and left Use a floor mat of the correct size. sides) If the floor carpet and floor mat have a The cup holder is designed for holding hole, then it is designed for use with a cups drink–cans...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SP19003 CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor slips and interferes with movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident. 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
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To help prevent gas station mix–ups, your to the future economy and long life of steady speed on level roads, consult your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. your vehicle: Toyota dealer. The special nozzle on pumps with un- "...
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Toyota does not recommend the use of be applied world wide. The WWFC con- Toyota, be sure that it has an octane gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con- sists of three categories that depend on rating no lower than 87.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Operation in foreign countries Three–way catalytic converter GASOLINE QUALITY If you plan to drive your Toyota in another country... In a very few cases, you may experience drivability problems caused by the particu- First, comply with the vehicle registration lar gasoline that you are using.
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Remember, your Toyota cause the engine to misfire, creat- dealer knows your vehicle and its ing an excessive load on the three–...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Facts about engine oil consumption Engine exhaust cautions FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL " CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while Engine oil has the primary functions of driving. An open or unsealed trunk lubricating and cooling the inside of the "...
More oil is consumed by high–speed driv- regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil ing and frequent acceleration and decel- level be checked every time you refuel BRAKE BOOSTER eration.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 When the anti–lock brake system is ac- Effective way to press the ABS brake CAUTION tivated, the following conditions may pedal: occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- When the anti–lock brake system func- " Do not pump the brake pedal if the tion of the system: tion is in action, you may feel the brake engine stalls.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 CAUTION Anti–lock brake system is not de- signed to shorten the stopping dis- overestimate anti–lock tance: Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance brake system: Although the anti–lock brake system assists in providing ve- from the vehicle in front of you.
Contact your lock brake system works properly, the Toyota dealer as soon as possible to light turns off after a few seconds. There- service the vehicle. after, if the system malfunctions, the light SY21003 " comes on again.
This is the primary identification number possible. ing, and impair the driver’s control for your Toyota. It is used in registering of the vehicle. In an accident they the ownership of your vehicle. may injure the vehicle occupants.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Engine number Theft prevention labels Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from SU21006 SU21007...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Suspension and chassis Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION CAUTION hicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires " Do not modify the suspension/chassis Do not mix summer and all season Summer tires are high–speed capability with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.
3. If the light is out, dim or goes out If the engine still will not start, it needs when the starter is cranked, the battery adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer is discharged. You may try jump start- or qualified repair shop for assistance.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE " The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Jumper cable Negative terminal (“–” mark) Discharged battery SY41001 SY41002 SF41001 Positive terminal Positive (“+” mark) terminal Jumper cable Discharged (“+” mark) Booster battery Booster battery battery Connecting point 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 If your engine stalls while If your vehicle overheats driving 5. Start your engine in the normal way. If your engine stalls while driving... your engine coolant temperature After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm gauge indicates overheating, if you ex- 1.
Park on a level system. You should have it checked as spot with firm ground. soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. CAUTION 2. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 " NOTICE Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake Do not continue driving with a de- and put the transmission in “P” flated tire. Driving even a short dis- (automatic) reverse (manual).
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CAUTION Vehicles with compact spare tire " The compact spare tire was de- 1. Jack handle signed especially for your Toyota. 2. Wheel nut wrench Do not use it on any other vehicle. 3. Jack " 4. Spare tire...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Blocking the wheel SU41028 SU41007 SU41008 Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove the spare tire: 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 1.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Removing wheel ornament (steel wheels) —Loosening wheel nuts —Positioning the jack SU41012 SY41010 SY41012 3. Remove the wheel ornament. 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. 5. Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown. Pry off the wheel ornament, using the Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Raising your vehicle —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle supported jack alone. SY41014a SY41015 6. After making sure that no one is in 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change the vehicle, raise it high enough so tires.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle SY41016 SY41017 SY41018 Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger 9. Lower the vehicle completely and rosion on the mounting surfaces with a tight.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Reinstalling wheel ornament (steel wheel) —After changing wheels 11. Check the air pressure of the re- CAUTION placed tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specification When lowering the vehicle, make sure designed in Section 8. If the pressure is all portions of your body and all oth- lower, drive slowly to the nearest service er persons around will not be injured...
If your vehicle needs to be towed— If towing is necessary, we recommend (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— you to have it done by your Toyota —From front dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice. In consultation with them, have your vehicle towed using either (a) or (b).
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 " (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck Automatic transmission: (c) Towing with sliding type From front—Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the front truck wheels. NOTICE NOTICE When lifting wheels, take care to en- SU41022 sure adequate ground clearance for Never tow a vehicle with an automatic...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 —Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend CAUTION you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- " Use extreme caution when towing vice. vehicles. Avoid sudden starts or er-...
6. Start the engine. For your safety, 2. Pry up the cover with a flat–bladed keep the brake pedal depressed. screwdriver or equivalent. Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
If you lose your keys You can purchase a new key at your You can purchase a new wireless re- Toyota dealer if you can give them the mote control transmitter at your Toyota key number. dealer.
CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .
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Now, it is up to you. Proper more harm than good to simply wet the High temperatures will cause corrosion care of your Toyota can help ensure long– mud and debris without removing them. to those components of the vehicle term corrosion prevention.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- Washing your Toyota 1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re- ter and dirt can accumulate under the move any mud or road salt from the...
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4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle precautions. Be sure to polish and wax ing your Toyota through an automatic using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not the chrome trim as well as the paint.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Cleaning the interior Vinyl interior Carpets CAUTION The vinyl upholstery may be easily Use a good foam–type shampoo to cleaned with a mild soap or detergent clean the carpets. " Vehicles with side airbags: and water. Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove Be careful not to splash water or First vacuum over the upholstery to re-...
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Immediately clean any spill using the method mentioned above. If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them. 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements ........General maintenance .
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Simple instructions for how to per- or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be without invalidating this warranty. See form them are presented in Section 7. pleased to do them at a nominal cost. “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet”...
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Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual should investigate the cause or take your check the nuts for looseness. Tighten Supplement” for the details. vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- them if necessary. fied service shop immediately. It is recom- Tire rotation...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Lights Accelerator pedal IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail Check the pedal for smooth operation and Items listed below should be checked lights, turn signal lights, and other lights uneven pedal effort or catching. from time to time, e.g.
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If you notice any of these clues, take your Check the level through the reservoir. The mance, sounds, and visual tip–offs that vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD” indicate service is needed. Some impor- possible.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Engine compartment overview 1. Windshield washer fluid tank 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Battery 6. Fuse blocks 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Electric cooling fan 9. Engine oil level dipstick SU71005 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
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Read separate Toyota Warranty statement for details and suggestions. This section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an SU71002 owner to perform. As explained in Section...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 " " CAUTION Be sure that the ignition is off if Dispose of used oil and filter only you work near the electric cooling in a safe and acceptable manner. " When the engine is running, keep fans or radiator grille.
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Rag or paper towel to fall through the spark plugholes. " nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- Funnel (only for adding fluid) _ Use only spark plugs of the speci- signed in metric sizes, so your tools must Checking power steering fluid fied type.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Positioning the jack Tools: Do not jack up Do not jack up " CAUTION Funnel Replacing light bulbs When jacking, be sure to observe the Parts: following to reduce the possibility of " Bulb with same number and wattage personal injury: rating original...
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 " Do not raise the vehicle with some- one in the vehicle. " When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. NOTICE Make sure to place the jack correctly, or your vehicle may be damaged. 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Checking the engine oil level If the oil level is below or only slightly Engine oil selection above the low level, add engine oil of Low level Full level Use API grade SJ, “Energy–Conserving” the same type as already in the engine. or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap and drain cock and water pump. If you can find no leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system. ILSAC certification mark...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Checking brake fluid We recommend to use 50% solution for CAUTION your Toyota, to provide protection down to about –35_C (–31_F). When it is extreme- To prevent burning yourself, do not ly cold, to provide protection down to remove the radiator cap when the en- about –50 C (–58 F), 60% solution is rec-...
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Checking power steering fluid Remove and replace the reservoir cap by Check the fluid level through the reser- hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted voir. If necessary, add automatic trans- line. This brings the fluid to the correct mission fluid DEXRONrII or III.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Checking tire pressure f. After replacing the reservoir cap and rubber cap, visually check the steering If cold add box case, vane pump and hose con- If cold O.K. nections for leaks or damage. CAUTION SU72010 SU72005 The reservoir tank may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself.
" have been lost, have new ones put on The pressure should be checked only The tires on your Toyota have built–in as soon as possible. when the tires are cold. If your ve- tread wear indicators to help you know hicle has been parked for at least 3 when the tires need replacement.
Any tires which are over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified techni- Toyota recommends all four tires, or at cian even if damage is not obvious. least both of the front or rear tires be...
Use the tire chains of correct size and for temporary use only. the original tires on your Toyota. type. Do not use tires other than those men- Use SAE Class “S” type radial tire chains tioned above.
Correct replacement wheels are available " at your Toyota dealer. When driving with chains installed, be sure to drive carefully. Slow A wheel of a different size or type may...
1600 km (1000 miles). " When using tire chains, be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels. " Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels. " When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Checking battery condition— —Precautions —Checking battery exterior " CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, Hold–down clamp thoroughly wash the contact area. If BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and "...
Good gerous. The battery may explode, Charging necessary. causing personal injuries. DARK WHITE Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. CLEAR NOTICE Have battery checked LIGHT by your Toyota dealer. Never recharge the battery while the YELLOW engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.
2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Checking and replacing fuses Type A fuses can be pulled out by the pull–out tool. The location of the pull–out Type A tool is shown in the illustration. If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good.
When replacing tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as light comes on, the washer tank may be a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and soon as possible.
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Rear side marker/ pooled inside light, contact your 7443 5/21 Toyota dealer. stop/tail lights Back–up lights 7440 License plate lights 1. Unplug the connector. Remove the rubber cover. High mounted If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
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Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on bulb with the cutouts of the mounting the connector and the headlight body. hole. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. 2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
3.4 (3.6, 3.0) Spark plug type: Coolant type: DENSO K16R–U Oil grade: “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva- BKR5EYA API grade SJ, “Energy–Conserving” or lent ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom- Spark plug gap, mm(in.): With ethylene–glycol type coolant for a mended.
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Pedal free play, mm (in.): MANUAL TRANSAXLE changing the automatic transmission fluid, 1—3 (0.04—0.12) use only Toyota Genuine ATF Type T–IV Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): (ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.9 (2.0, 1.7) assuring optimum transaxle performance.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..... . Uniform tire quality grading .
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Washington,D.C. 20590. quality grading. notifying Toyota Motor Sales, You can also obtain other information Your Toyota dealer will help answer any U.S.A., Inc. about motor vehicle safety from the questions you may have as you read this (Toll–free: 1–800–331–4331). Hotline. information.
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2001MY ECHO (U) L/O0008 Treadwear—The treadwear grade Traction C—The traction Warning: The temperature grades for this comparative rating based on the wear rate grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, tire are established for a tire that is prop- of the tire when tested under controlled B, and C, and they represent the tire’s erly inflated and not overloaded.
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2001MY ECHO U L/O0008 U−2 Quick index " If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on .." If your vehicle will not start ........"...