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2000 ECHO (OM52411U)

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA

Break- in period

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Fuel

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Operation in foreign countries

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Three- way catalytic converter

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Engine exhaust cautions

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Facts about engine oil consumption

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Spark plugs

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Brake system

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Brake pad wear limit indicators

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Luggage stowage precautions

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Your Toyota’s identification

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Theft prevention labels

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Suspension and chassis

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Types of tires

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SECTION

Summary of Contents for 2000 ECHO

Page 1: ...ALS WS ECHO_U 1 2000 ECHO OM52411U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 4 Indicator symbols on the instrum...

Page 2: ...remote control levers 5 Upper glove box 6 Power door lock switches vehicles with power windows 7 Power window switches 8 Glove box 9 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear...

Page 3: ...ar window defogger switch 4 Emergency flasher switch 5 Clock 6 Air conditioning controls 7 Security indicator light Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 8 Car audio 9 Cigarette lighter Power put...

Page 4: ...S WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 4 2000 ECHO OM52411U SU11003 1 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 2 Fuel gauge 3 Speedometer 4 Trip meter reset knob 5 Odometer and two trip meters Instrument clu...

Page 5: ...amp Low oil pressure warning light Anti lock brake system warning light Open door warning light SRS warning light Low windshield washer fluid level warning light Low fuel level warning light Turn sign...

Page 6: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 6 2000 ECHO OM52411U For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Section 1 5...

Page 7: ...WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 7 2000 ECHO OM52411U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 8 Side doors 9 Power windows 15 Trunk lid 16 Hood 18 Theft deterrent system 19 Fuel tank cap 20...

Page 8: ...runk To protect things locked in the trunk when you have your vehicle parked leave the sub key with the attendant Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key you should always carry a sp...

Page 9: ...will unlock the driver s door and twice in succession will unlock all the doors simultaneously SY12009 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Move the lock button To lock Push the knob down To...

Page 10: ...taneous ly SY12012a REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS 4 door models only Move the lock lever to the LOCK position as shown on the label This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from th...

Page 11: ...side marker lights and tail lights flash Check to see that the doors are securely locked If any of the doors is not securely closed or if the key is in the ignition switch locking cannot be performed...

Page 12: ...der not to cause damage on the transmitter Do not leave the transmitter on the places where the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard Do not disassemble it Avoid knocking it hard against o...

Page 13: ...d the terminals SU12053 3 Put a new transmitter battery with posi tive side up Close the transmitter case securely NOTICE Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat tery shou...

Page 14: ...frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occ...

Page 15: ...up the switch SU12010 Automatic operation to open only Push the switch completely down and then release it The window will fully open To stop the window partway lightly pull the switch up and then re...

Page 16: ...never let them use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches Never leave small children alone in the vehicl...

Page 17: ...aust gases from entering the vehicle Lock release lever SU12014 To open the trunk lid from the driver s seat pull up on the lock release lever SU12015 After closing the trunk lid insert the master key...

Page 18: ...f the vehicle pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood SU12018 3 Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot Before closing the hood check to see that you have not forgott...

Page 19: ...out of the vehicle 3 Close and lock all the doors trunk and hood The indicator light will come on when all the doors trunk and hood are closed and locked The system will automatically be set after 30...

Page 20: ...nt system has been alarmed Check to see if there is any abnormality on your vehicle TESTING THE SYSTEM 1 Open all the windows 2 Set the system as described above The doors should be locked with the ke...

Page 21: ...the cap clockwise till you hear a click If the cap is not tightened securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving s...

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Page 23: ...ts Seat belts Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats 24 Front seats 24 Fold down rear seat 26 Head restraints 28 Seat belts 29 SRS driver and front passenger airbags 38 Child restraint 45 Tilt steering whee...

Page 24: ...heel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver CAUTION Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose...

Page 25: ...ontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces direc...

Page 26: ...DING DOWN REAR SEAT 1 Pull up the seatback security lock lever 1 to the unlock position 2 Pull up the lock release button 2 3 Fold down the seatback Each seatback may be folded separately SU13004 This...

Page 27: ...re to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly SU13005 B PREVENTING DAMAGE TO REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING When folding down the left seatback if the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk...

Page 28: ...buckle Do not insert tab 1 light gray into other buckle than the one with light gray buckle release button See Seat belts in this Section for proper matching of the buckles and tabs After inserting th...

Page 29: ...vehicle s seat belt According to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be...

Page 30: ...ning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Never use bleach dye or abrasive clean ers they may severely weaken the belts See Cleaning the interior in Section 5 Replace the belt assembly includ in...

Page 31: ...is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota...

Page 32: ...atch plate CAUTION High positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could in crease the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident or other unintended result Keep the...

Page 33: ...trunk will damage the webbing of the rear center seat belt See Fold down rear seat in this Section for the instruc tion of how to correctly connect the seat belt SU13013 Two buckles and tabs for rear...

Page 34: ...the proper re quired length for the extender Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop er measurement and selection of length Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota deal...

Page 35: ...buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does no...

Page 36: ...at belt pretensioner assemblies 3 Airbag sensor assembly 4 Front airbag sensors The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing s...

Page 37: ...le SU13019 This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunctio...

Page 38: ...er or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that The driver sit as far back as pos sible f...

Page 39: ...elow the above threshold level the SRS airbags may not deploy However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which c...

Page 40: ...ion and the system triggers the airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the air bags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants When t...

Page 41: ...to the airbag which may then deploy during the collision To obtain maxi mum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the ve hicle must wear their seat belts Wearing a seat belt duri...

Page 42: ...serious injury to the child SU13044 Move seat fully back A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un avoidable Always move the seat as fa...

Page 43: ...con siderable speed and force the child may be killed or seriously injured Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning th...

Page 44: ...e cases Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Atta...

Page 45: ...sing the vehicle s seat belt See Seat belts for details CAUTION For effective protection in automo bile accidents and sudden stops children must be properly re strained using a seat belt or child rest...

Page 46: ...restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer of the system The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat According to accident statistics the c...

Page 47: ...our vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child restraint system The anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet metal to permit installation of an anchor bracket for a child restraint syst...

Page 48: ...MANUALS WS ECHO_U 48 2000 ECHO OM52411U SU13032 B Convertible seat SU13033 C Booster seat SU13034 A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only Installation with 3 po...

Page 49: ...t put a rear facing child re straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden...

Page 50: ...mally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toy ota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed SU13038 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock m...

Page 51: ...ress the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger SU13042 B CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLAT...

Page 52: ...forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un avoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of a deploying airbag c...

Page 53: ...e lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function...

Page 54: ...e convert ible seat securely SU13049 CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac...

Page 55: ...as far back as possible because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child SU13053 1 Sit the child on a booster seat Run the lap and shoulder belt through or aro...

Page 56: ...a collision or other unintended result Keep the lap belt as low on hips as pos sible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After inserting the tab make sure the tab and b...

Page 57: ...that requires the use of a top strap SU13107 Anchor brckets Use the anchor bracket on the back panel to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seat This symbol indicates the...

Page 58: ...nd tighten the top strap For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint in this Section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re str...

Page 59: ...ter adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position Outside rear view mirrors SU13058 Adjust the mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle in the...

Page 60: ...re from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater cl...

Page 61: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 61 2000 ECHO OM52411U Vanity mirror SU13061 To use the vanity mirrors swing down the sun visor and open the cover...

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Page 63: ...O OM52411U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 64 Emergency flashers 65 Instrument panel light control 66 Interior light 66 Windshield wipers a...

Page 64: ...started even with the light switch in the OFF position They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights twist the knob to t...

Page 65: ...lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out Emergency flashers SU14005 To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal...

Page 66: ...switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when any of the door is opened The light remains on for...

Page 67: ...after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will hel...

Page 68: ...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 NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis...

Page 69: ...11U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 70 Engine coolant temperature indicator and warning light 70 Odometer and two trip meters 71 Service...

Page 70: ...tor lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately 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 SY15005 Hi...

Page 71: ...his may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to con trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range Do not continue driving with...

Page 72: ...e knob until the meter is set to zero The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B a If parking brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b Fasten driver s seat belt If...

Page 73: ...ess the brake pedal firmly b Driver s Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer This light and buzzer remind you to buckle up the driver s seat belt Once the ignition key is turned to ON or START the remind...

Page 74: ...t warns that the engine oil pres sure is too low If it flickers or stays on while you are driving pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately Call a Toyota dealer or qualified re...

Page 75: ...ng light system 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 posi tion or remains on The light comes on or...

Page 76: ...door warning light should come on 3 Close the door The open door warning light should go off 4 Turn the ignition key to ON The SRS warning light should come on It goes off after about 6 seconds 5 Tur...

Page 77: ...ECHO_U 77 2000 ECHO OM52411U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 78 Automatic transmission 79 Manual transmission 83...

Page 78: ...osition 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 When s...

Page 79: ...ressed a Selector lever The shift position is displayed on the in strument cluster P Parking and engine starting position R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braki...

Page 80: ...suitable gear for the running conditions such as normal cruising hill climbing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive switch on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant tem...

Page 81: ...tomatic transmission dam age from overheating To prevent such damage D position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing f Backing up 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake peda...

Page 82: ...ehicle may suddenly move for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent d...

Page 83: ...3 to 2 40 25 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 40 4 to 5 5 to 4 72 64 45 40 High altitude Higher than 1219 m 4000 ft Upshifting gear km h mph 1 to 2 24 15 2 to 3 57 36 3 to 4 72 45 4 to 5 85 53 Downshifting gear km...

Page 84: ...the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into reverse Parking brake SU16005 Type A SY16003 Type B When parking firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping To set Pull up the...

Page 85: ...WW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 85 2000 ECHO OM52411U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 86 Using your audio system 86 Car audio system operating hints 106 SECTION 1...

Page 86: ...tion TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF Push PWR VOL or PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Push AM FM1 2 TAPE CD or AUX to turn on that function without pushing PWR VOL or PWR VOL You can turn on...

Page 87: ...of sounds while de creasing the volume of another YOUR RADIO ANTENNA To remove the antenna carefully turn it counterclockwise To lower the power antenna turn off the audio system by pushing PWR VOL or...

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Page 89: ...o rewind a tape REW will appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push the fast forward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAP...

Page 90: ...u push AUX the system changes to the automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates t...

Page 91: ...or all the tracks in the magazine Push and hold RAND until you hear a beep RAND will appear on the dis play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order...

Page 92: ...irst track of all the discs in the magazine Push SCAN until you hear a beep SCAN will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc To select a disc push the SCAN...

Page 93: ...f the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev ent the weak signal from creating noise If the signal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono...

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Page 95: ...ue whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding Reverse Fast forward buttons Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push the...

Page 96: ...ne of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi ent temperature Remove the disc or mag a...

Page 97: ...or all the tracks in the magazine Push and hold RAND until you hear a beep RAND will appear on the dis play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order...

Page 98: ...irst track of all the discs in the magazine Push SCAN until you hear a beep SCAN will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc To select a disc push the SCAN...

Page 99: ...ating noise If the signal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono recep tion TAPE Push TAPE to switch from radio or com pact disc operation to cassette operation If the audio sys...

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Page 101: ...side Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast fo...

Page 102: ...he left right balance The display will show the range from BAL L7 to BAL R7 CD Compact Disc Push CD to switch from radio or cas sette operation to compact disc operation If the audio system is off you...

Page 103: ...compact disc operation to radio operation PWR VOL Power and Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Turn PWR VOL to adjust the volume RAND Random There are two random features you can...

Page 104: ...t pres et station up the band stay there for 5 seconds and then move to the next pre set station To select a station push SCAN again To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you he...

Page 105: ...utomatically start playing the same side After the end of the tape is reached the player will automatically reverse sides and start playing the other side There must be at least 3 seconds of blank spa...

Page 106: ...possible for two signals to reach your antenna at the same time If this happens the signals will cancel each oth er out causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception Static and fluttering These occ...

Page 107: ...unlight Avoid using cassettes with a total play ing time longer than 100 minutes 50 minutes per side The tape used in these cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the cassette player CARI...

Page 108: ...t scrapes warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc pla...

Page 109: ...WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 109 2000 ECHO OM52411U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 110 Air flow selector settings 113 Operating tips 113 Instrument panel vents 115...

Page 110: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 110 2000 ECHO OM52411U 1 A C Button 2 Air Intake Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 Temperature Selector Controls SP18001...

Page 111: ...ts 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents Use with the air intake selector posi tioned in Fresh 5 Windshield Air fl...

Page 112: ...e lever to select the air source 1 Recirculate Recirculates the air inside the vehicle 2 Fresh Draws outside air into the sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A...

Page 113: ...r intake grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or snow for example On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in...

Page 114: ...ting except OFF Temperature Towards red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from foggi...

Page 115: ...fference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperatu...

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Page 117: ...WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 117 2000 ECHO OM52411U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 118 Air flow selector settings 121 Operating tips 121 Instrument panel vents 123...

Page 118: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 118 2000 ECHO OM52411U 1 A C Button 2 Air Intake Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 Temperature Selector Controls SP18001...

Page 119: ...ts 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents Use with the air intake selector posi tioned in Fresh 5 Windshield Air fl...

Page 120: ...e lever to select the air source 1 Recirculate Recirculates the air inside the vehicle 2 Fresh Draws outside air into the sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A...

Page 121: ...r intake grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or snow for example On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in...

Page 122: ...ting except OFF Temperature Towards red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from foggi...

Page 123: ...fference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperatu...

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Page 125: ...S WS ECHO_U 125 2000 ECHO OM52411U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 126 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 126 Power outlet 127 Glove box 128 Auxiliary boxes 128 Cup holders 129...

Page 126: ...tween 1 30 1 59 the time will change to 2 00 If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o clock When the instrument pan...

Page 127: ...etely after use SU19011 The power outlet is designed for power supply for car accessories The key must be in the ACC or ON position for the power outlet to be used NOTICE To prevent the fuse from bein...

Page 128: ...he glove box door closed while driving Auxiliary boxes SU19004 Instrument panel To use the box pull on the handle This auxiliary box can be used to store the first aid kit SU19005 Passenger s seat To...

Page 129: ...2 door models for right and left sides The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans securely in its holes CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans on the cup holde...

Page 130: ...and floor mat have a hole then it is designed for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet SU19010 CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly plac...

Page 131: ...foreign countries 134 Three way catalytic converter 134 Engine exhaust cautions 135 Facts about engine oil consumption 136 Spark plugs 137 Brake system 137 Brake pad wear limit indicators 140 Luggage...

Page 132: ...gasoline you use should meet specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U S A and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada NOTICE Do not use leaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three way catalytic converter...

Page 133: ...be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87 Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol SULFUR IN GASOLINE If your vehicle is certified to California Emission Regulatio...

Page 134: ...engine is running The exhaust gas is very hot Do 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 f...

Page 135: ...s a colorless and odorless gas It can cause unconsciousness or even death Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections The system should be checked from time to time If you hit somet...

Page 136: ...hicle is driven under More oil is consumed by high speed driv ing and frequent acceleration and decel eration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not...

Page 137: ...engine vacuum to power assist the brakes If the engine should quit while you are driving you can bring the vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure There is enough reserved vacuum for one or two s...

Page 138: ...is started This means that the anti lock brake system is in the self check mode and does not indicate a mal function When the anti lock brake system is ac tivated the following conditions may occur ho...

Page 139: ...ck brake system detects vehicle speeds using the speed sensors for respec tive wheels turning speeds The use of tires other than specified may fall to detect the accurate turning speed resulting in a...

Page 140: ...e worn to where replacement is required If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Expensive ro tor dama...

Page 141: ...instrument panel They may interfere with the driver s field of view Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turn ing and impair the driver s control of the vehicle In an accident they m...

Page 142: ...en vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part...

Page 143: ...tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires ho...

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Page 145: ...CHO OM52411U STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine 146 How to start the engine 146 Tips for driving in various conditions 147 Winter driving tips 148 Trailer towing 149 How to save fuel and...

Page 146: ...vice will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off b Starting...

Page 147: ...kes wet To see whether they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the...

Page 148: ...hen it is extremely cold we recommend to use 60 solution for your Toyota to provide protection down to about 50 C 58 F Do not use more than 70 solu tion for better coolant performance Check the condit...

Page 149: ...recommend towing a trail er with your Echo It is not designed for trailer towing Getting more kilometers mileage from a liter gallon of fuel is easy just take it easy It will help make your vehicle l...

Page 150: ...ion By reducing your speed you will cut down on fuel con sumption Keep the front wheels in proper alignment Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads Improper alignment not only causes faste...

Page 151: ...ERGENCY If your vehicle will not start 152 If your engine stalls while driving 155 If your vehicle overheats 155 If you have a flat tire 156 If your vehicle needs to be towed 164 If you cannot shift a...

Page 152: ...rter may overheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine for...

Page 153: ...tention If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only...

Page 154: ...erminal Discharged battery mark c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper...

Page 155: ...running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating if you ex peri...

Page 156: ...al again check the coolant level in the reservoir If neces sary bring it up to half full again Seri ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the system You should have it checked as soon as possible at yo...

Page 157: ...se the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing 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 Raise the vehic...

Page 158: ...ed especially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehicle Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph when driving with the compact spare tire Avoid sudden acceleration sudden deceleration and sharp turns wit...

Page 159: ...2 Loosen the bolt and remove it Then take the spare tire out of the ve hicle When storing the spare tire put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire by repeating th...

Page 160: ...g the ornament to avoid unexpected person al injury Loosening wheel nuts SY41012 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle The nuts turn counterclockwise to...

Page 161: ...is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise th...

Page 162: ...SY41016 Before putting on wheels remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause...

Page 163: ...ten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight CAUTION When lowering the vehicle make sure all portions of your body and all oth er persons around w...

Page 164: ...t type truck From front From rear b Using flat bed truck If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser vice In consultation with them have...

Page 165: ...nition key in the ACC position and put the transmission in neutral NOTICE Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position when towing from the rear without a towing dolly The steering lock mec...

Page 166: ...st all be in good condition 1 Front eyelet The front eyelet is stored in the trunk with the jack handle To install Remove the cover of front eye let and install it as shown in the illustra tion CAUTIO...

Page 167: ...ther positions even though the brake pedal is de pressed use the shift lock override but ton as follows 1 Turn the ignition key to LOCK position Make sure the parking brake is on 2 Pry up the cover wi...

Page 168: ...suggestion given in Keys in Section 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you using their special tools If you must...

Page 169: ...UALS WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 169 2000 ECHO OM52411U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 170 Washing and waxing your Toyota 171 Cleaning the interior 173 SEC...

Page 170: ...of proper ventilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possib...

Page 171: ...may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When having s...

Page 172: ...hould be able to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it is retracted before driv ing your Toyota through an automati...

Page 173: ...Commercial foaming type vinyl cleaners are also available which work well Follow the manufacturer s instructions NOTICE Do not use solvent thinner gasoline or window cleaner on the interior Carpets Us...

Page 174: ...w ipe off dirt NOTICE Do not use organic substances sol vents kerosene alcohol gasoline etc or alkaline or acidic solutions These chemicals can cause discol oring staining or peeling of the surface If...

Page 175: ...M52411U VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements 176 General maintenance 177 Does your vehicle need repairing 179 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Sched uled Main...

Page 176: ...ce or for the repair of the emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system w...

Page 177: ...listed below should be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Tire pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks or at least once a month See Section 7 2 for additional info...

Page 178: ...brake booster function Brakes At a safe place check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and that on a safe incline your vehicl...

Page 179: ...r wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system check...

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Page 181: ...ECHO_U 181 2000 ECHO OM52411U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 182 Fuse locations 183 Do it yourself service precautions 183 Parts and tools 185 Vehicle lift and sup...

Page 182: ...411U 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 El...

Page 183: ...rage Read the separate Toyota Warranty statement for details and suggestions This section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform As explained in Secti...

Page 184: ...re is high and or the air conditioning is on Use eye protection whenever you work on or under your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or falling material fluid spray etc Used engine oil contai...

Page 185: ...ltigrade having viscosity proper for your climate Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding oil Checking the engine coolant level Parts if level is low TOYOTA Long Life Coolant or equiva lent Se...

Page 186: ...bility of personal injury Follow jacking instructions Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack Personal injury may occur Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle...

Page 187: ...g wheel changing 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 Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the ti...

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Page 189: ...ecking the engine oil level 190 Checking the engine coolant level 191 Checking brake fluid 192 Checking power steering fluid 193 Checking tire pressure 194 Checking and replacing tires 195 Rotating ti...

Page 190: ...l of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the...

Page 191: ...of the container Look at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir If the level is low add...

Page 192: ...o mix with plain water preferably demineralized water or distilled water The total capacity of the cooling system is given in Section 8 We recommend to use 50 solution for your Toyota to provide prote...

Page 193: ...vehicle has been driven around 80 km h 50 mph for 20 minutes a little more in frigid temperatures the fluid is hot 60 C 80 C or 140 F 175 F You may also check the level when the fluid is cold about r...

Page 194: ...of blowouts from overheated tires Also low tire pressure can cause poor sealing of the tire bead If the tire pressure is excessively low there is the possibility of wheel deforma tion and or tire sep...

Page 195: ...en the tread depth wears to 1 6 mm 0 06 in or less the indicators will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be re placed The lower the tread the higher...

Page 196: ...t out of balance with regular use and should therefore be balanced occasionally When replacing a tubeless tire the air valve should also be replaced with a new one Rotating tires SU72007 To equalize t...

Page 197: ...er drive over 120 km h 75 mph with any type of snow tires TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of correct size and type Use SAE Class S type radial tire chains except radial cable chains or V bar...

Page 198: ...ar ance and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis Replacement with used wheels is not rec ommended as they may have been sub jected to rough treatment or high mileage and could fail wit...

Page 199: ...U 199 2000 ECHO OM52411U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 200 Battery recharging precautions 201 Checking and replacing fuses 202 Adding washer fluid 203 Rep...

Page 200: ...ing get medi cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the proce...

Page 201: ...Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW RED Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Battery recharging precautions During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas...

Page 202: ...ol The location of the pull out 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 If the fuse has blown p...

Page 203: ...ow freezing point use washer fluid containing antifreeze This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water...

Page 204: ...hts 7440 21 C License plate lights W5W 5 C High mounted stoplight 921 18 C Interior light 8 D A HB2 halogen bulbs B Single end bulbs amber C Wedge base bulbs D Double end bulbs Headlights SP73002 1 Un...

Page 205: ...d snuggle on the boss Insert the connector Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec...

Page 206: ...WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 206 2000 ECHO OM52411U SU73015 SU73019 SU73020 a Stop and tail light b Rear turn signal light c Rear side marker light Rear side maker rear turn signal back up and stop and t...

Page 207: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 207 2000 ECHO OM52411U SU73024 SU73025 SU73026 High mounted stoplight SU73030 SU73031 License plate lights...

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Page 209: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 209 2000 ECHO OM52411U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 210 Engine 210 Fuel 210 Service specifications 211 Tires 213 Fuses 213 SECTION 8...

Page 210: ...1450 57 0 2 Rear tread mm in 1420 55 9 1 1430 56 2 2 1 P175 65R 14 tire 2 155 80R 13 tire Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 351 775 Unladen vehicle Engine Model 1NZ FE Type 4 cylinder i...

Page 211: ...out filter 3 4 3 6 3 0 Oil grade API grade SJ Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom mended Recommended oil viscosity SAE COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity L qt Imp qt Manual transmissi...

Page 212: ...anging the automatic transmission fluid use only Toyota Genuine ATF Type T IV ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500 to aid in assuring optimum transaxle performance Notice Using automatic transmission fluid other th...

Page 213: ...Left hand headlight 3 ST 30 A Starter system 4 AM2 15 A Starter system SRS airbag system multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system engine immobiliser system discharge...

Page 214: ...19 HAZ 10 A Turn signal lights emergen cy flashers 20 STOP 10 A Stop lights high mounted stop light anti lock brake system shift lock system multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel...

Page 215: ...S WS WWW MANUALS WS ECHO_U 215 2000 ECHO OM52411U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 216 Uniform tire quality grading 216...

Page 216: ...in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Trans portation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Uniform tire quality...

Page 217: ...ormance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are...

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