TOYOTA ECHO 2001 Owners Manual (in English)

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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value±conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner 's Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it
thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully. Doing
so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble±free motoring. For
important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following
pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner 's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of Toyota's policy of continual product improvement, we reserve
the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
W2000 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Important information about this manual
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle
damage warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully
to avoid possible injury or damage.
The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they
are used in this manual are explained as follows.
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed about what you must or must not do in
order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other
people.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which may causedamage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warningis ignored. You are informed what you must or mustnot do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage
to your vehicle and its equipment.
Safety symbol
When you see the safety symbol
shown above, it means: ªDo not...º;
ªDo not do thisº; or ªDo not let this
happenº.

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Important information about your Toyota
New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:
New vehicle warranty

Emission control systems warranty

Others
For further information, please refer to the ºOwner's
Warranty Information Bookletº or ºOwner 's Manual
Supplementº.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner 's responsibility to make sure that the
specified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives details
of these maintenance requirements. Also included in
Part 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled mainte-
nance information, please refer to the ºScheduled Main-
tenance Guideº or ºOwner 's Manual Supplementº.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non±genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their perfor-
mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they
may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,
your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non±genuine
Toyota products. Modification with non±genuine Toyota
products could affect its performance, safety or durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system ofyour Toyota
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference±Causing Equip-
ment Standard.
Installation of a mobiletwo±way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two±way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, anti±lock brake
system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensi oner
system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle
is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as
they are, it may cause an accident such as a fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat
belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by the quali-
fied service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you
dispose of your vehicle.

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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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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Rear view mirror remote control levers
5. Auxiliary box
6. Power door lock switches(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 switch (without power windows)
12. Hood lock release lever
13. Window lock switch
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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 outlet
10. Ashtray/Coin box 11. Ignition switch
12. Tilt steering lock release lever
13. Instrument panel light control knob
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1. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
2. Speedometer 3. Fuel gauge
4. Odometer and two trip meters
5. Trip meter reset knob
Instrument cluster overview

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
orBrake 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*
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*
Open door warning light*
*
: For details, see ªService reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Section 1±5.
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