instrument panel TOYOTA ECHO 2000 Owners Manual (in English)

ECHO_U
12000 ECHO (OM52411U)
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview2
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Instrument cluster overview 4
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5
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SECTION 1− 1

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22000 ECHO (OM52411U)
Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Rear view mirror 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 shift lever
10. Parking brake lever 11. Power door lock switches (vehicles without power windows)
12. Hood lock release lever
13. Window lock switch
SU11001

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32000 ECHO (OM52411U)
1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Rear 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 putlet
10. Ashtray/Coin box 11. Ignition switch
12. Tilt steering lock release lever
13. Instrument panel light control knob
SU11002

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52000 ECHO (OM52411U)
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
(type A)
(type B)
(type A)
(type B)
Brake system warning light∗
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗
Discharge warning light∗
Malfunction indicator lamp∗
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 signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive−off indicator light
Low engine coolant temperature indicator light
(in blue)∗
High engine coolant temperature warning light
(in red)∗
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗

ECHO_U
242000 ECHO (OM52411U)
Seats
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do
not allow sitting on top of a
folded−down seatback, or in the
luggage compartment. Persons not
properly seated and/or properly re-
strained by seat belts can be se-
verely injured in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
During driving, do not allow pas-
sengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Severe inju-
ries can occur in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel 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 control of
the vehicle.
When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.
After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
Do not put objects under the seats
except putting in the auxiliary box.
The objects may interfere with the
seat−lock mechanism or unexpect-
edly push up the seat position ad-
justing lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may catch
and injure your hands or fingers.
Front seats
Seat adjustment
precautions

ECHO_U
632000 ECHO (OM52411U)
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals64
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Emergency flashers 65
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Instrument panel light control 66
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Interior light 66
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Windshield wipers and washer 66
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Rear window defogger 67
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SECTION 1− 4

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642000 ECHO (OM52411U)
Headlights and turn signals
SP14001
HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
Position 2Headlights and all of the
above
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer will remind you to turn the lights
off when the driver ’s door is opened if you
remove the key with the headlights and
taillights left on.
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.
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" 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
the position 1.
Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn
the headlights to full intensity for driving
at night.
Vehicles for the U.S.A.: The headlights
automatically turn to full intensity in the
twilight even with the light switch in the
"OFF" position.
SP14002
High−Low beamsFor high beams, turn
the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to-
ward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will
tell you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)Pull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights
with the knob turned to "OFF".

ECHO_U
652000 ECHO (OM52411U)
SP14003
TURN SIGNALS
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to position
1.
The key must be in the "ON" position.
The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to return
it by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the pressure point (position
2) and hold it.
If the turn signal indicator lights (green
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 lights will flash. To turn
them off, push the switch once again.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn
other drivers if your vehicle must be
stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull as far off the road as pos-
sible.
The turn signal light switch will not work
when the emergency flashers are operat-
ing.
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.

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662000 ECHO (OM52411U)
Instrument panel light control
SU14006
To adjust the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the knob.
Interior light
SU14007
To turn on the interior light, slide the
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 a certain time after all the doors are
closed. When all the doors are locked or
the ignition switch is turned to "ACC" or
"ON" after all the doors are closed, the
light fades out.
SU14010
Type A
SU14011
Type B
Windshield wipers and
washer

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842000 ECHO (OM52411U)
Good driving practice
If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
the transmission in neutral, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use the fifth gear.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
NOTICE
Make sure 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 lever. For better hold-
ing power, first depress the brake pedal
and hold it while setting the parking
brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly,
press the thumb button, and lower.
To remind you that the parking brake is
set, the parking brake reminder light in
the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the park-
ing brake reminder light is off.