tow TOYOTA ECHO 2001 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in neutral (manu-
al) or ªNº (automatic). The key must be
in ªACCº (engine off) or ªONº (engine run-
ning).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
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If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of ªPº position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is de-
pressed, use the shift lock override but-
ton as follows:1. Turn the ignition key to ªLOCKº position. Make sure the parking
brake is on.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat±bladed screwdriver or equivalent.
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3. Insert your finger into the hole topush down the shift lock override
button. You can shift out of ªPº
position only while pushing the but-
ton.
4. Shift into ªNº position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever

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Road tar: Remove with turpentine or
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces.
NOTICE
Do not use organic substances (gaso-line, kerosene, benzine or strong sol-vents), which may be toxic or causedamage.
3. Rinse thoroughlyÐdried soap can
cause streaking. In hot weather you
may need to rinse each section right
after you wash it.
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
rub or press hardÐyou might scratch
the paint. Automatic car wash
Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-
matic car wash, but remember that the
paint can be scratched by some type of
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the
washing process itself. Scratching reduces
paint durability and gloss, especially on
darker colors. The manager of the car
wash should 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 automaticcar wash.
Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your
Toyota's finish.
Once a month or if the vehicle does not
repel water well, apply wax.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be- fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If the finish has become extremely weath-
ered, use a car±cleaning polish, fol-
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
low the manufacturer 's instructions and
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
3. Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the sur-
face in large patches.
NOTICE
Always remove the plastic bumpers if
your vehicle is re±painted and placedin a high heat paint waxing booth.High temperatures could damage the
bumpers.

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Do not allow dirt or anything elseto fall through the spark plugholes.
Use only spark plugs of the speci-fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-formance or radio noise.
Do not overfill automatic transmis-sion fluid, or the transmissioncould be damaged.
Do not drive with the air cleanerfilter removed, or excessive enginewear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the enginecompartment.
Be careful not to scratch the glasssurface with the wiper frame.
When closing the engine hood,check to see that you have not for-gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do±it±yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):

Engine oil API grade SJ,
ªEnergy±Conservingº or ILSAC multi-
grade 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):

ªTOYOTA Long Life Coolantº or equiva-
lent
See Section 7±2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.

Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:

Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid Tools:

Rag or paper towel

Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):

Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON)II or III
Tools:

Rag or paper towel

Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:

Warm water

Baking soda

Grease

Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):

Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with
same amperage rating as original
Adding washer fluid
Parts:

Water

Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)

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2001 ECHO (OM52440U)
Publication No. OM52440U
Part No. 01999-52440
Printed in Japan 01±0008±00
(U)
Quick index

If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 80 . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle will not start 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your engine stalls while driving 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle overheats 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If you have a flat tire 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tips for driving during break-in period 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to start the engine 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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General maintenance 179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 132 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SJ, ºEnergy±Conservingº or ILSAC multigrade engine
oil is recommended.
See page 192 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid: Automatic transmission fluid Type T±IV
See page 216 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 196 through 201.
Tire pressure: See page 217.
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