towing TOYOTA ECHO 2002 1.G User Guide

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—Emergency towing
SU41023
Front
SU41024
Rear
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice.
If a towing service is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed by a cable or chain
secured to either the emergency towing
eyelet
∗1 on the front of the vehicle or
to the left emergency towing eyelet un-
der the rear of the vehicle. Use extreme
caution when towing vehicles.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hardsurfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must 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.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing
vehicles. Avoid sudden starts or er-
ratic driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress on the
emergency towing eyelets and tow-
ing cable or chain. The eyelets and
towing cable or chain may break
and cause serious injury or dam-
age.
In case of installing the front eyelet
on the vehicle, be sure to tighten
in the front eyelet securely. If the
tightening is loose, it may come off
when towing and result in death or
serious injury to the passenger in
the front vehicle or damage to that
vehicle.
NOTICE
 Use only a cable or chain specifi-
cally intended for use in towing ve-
hicles. Securely fasten the cable or
chain to the towing eyelet provided.
 Do not use the right rear eyelet. It
is not designed for towing.

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Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in neutral (manu-
al) or “N” (automatic). The key must be
in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (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.
SU41032
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of “P” 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 “LOCK” position. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Pry up the cover with a flatbladed 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 “P”
position only while pushing the but-
ton.
4. Shift into “N” 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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Adding washer fluid209
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Adjustment
Front seats 26
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Seat belt 32
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Air conditioning system 120
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Airbags 40
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Aluminum wheel precautions 203 . . . . . . . .
Antiglare inside rear view mirror 71 . . . . .
Antilock brake system warning light 82
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Antitheft steering column lock 88 . . . . . . .
Appearance care Cleaning the interior 177
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Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 174
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Washing and waxing 175
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Automatic transmission
Driving with a automatic transmission 89
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Shift pattern 89
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Shift speed 89
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Auxiliary box 130
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 19
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Battery
Checking battery condition 206 . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling safety 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging precautions 207 . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before starting the engine 148
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Brake pad wear indicators 142 . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 82 . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes Fluid level 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear indicators 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakin tips 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness control 76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Car audio system 95
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Carbon monoxide caution 138
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Checking and replacing fuses 208 . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 197
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Checking the engine oil level 194 . . . . . . . .
Checking the radiator 197
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Child restraint Child restraint system 54
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Installation 56
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Precautions 53
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Types of child restraint system 55 . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray 128
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Cleaning the interior 177
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Clock 128
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Cold weather Operation 150
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Controls, Instrument panel 2,4
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Cooling system
Coolant level 196
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Engine overheating 159
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Radiator and reservoir 196
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159
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Winter driving tips 150
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Corrosion prevention 174
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Cup holders 131
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Defogger, Rear window 77
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 74
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Dinghy towing 151
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Directional signals 74
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Discharge warning light 82
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Doityourself maintenance
Parts and tools 189
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Service precautions 187
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 183 . . .
Driving Automatic transmission 89
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Driving tips 149,150
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Manual transmission 93
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Driving tips
Driving tips in various conditions 149
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Driving with a
automatic transmission 89
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Driving with a manual transmission 93
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Economical driving 153
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Good driving practice 89,93
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Winter driving tips 150
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During Breakin 134
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Economical drivingSaving money on both fuel
and repairs 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system Battery 206,207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 75 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of Blown fuse 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 75 . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 171 . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 156 . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs 184 . . . . . . .
Engine Before starting the engine 148 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 196 . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 136 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hood release 19
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Oil consumption 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Threeway catalytic converter 136 . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 80 . . . .
Engine oil Winter driving tips 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Facts about engine oil
consumption 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire After changing wheels 167 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tires 165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling w heel ornament 167 . . . . . . .
Removing wheel ornament 164 . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid level
Brake 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folddown rear seat 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign countries, Operation in 136 . . . . . .
Front passenger ’s seat 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats 26,27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler door o pener 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel information 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gauge 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 136 . . . . .
Tank cap 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses Fuse box 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 80 . . . . . . . .
Fuel 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice Automatic transmission 89 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Hazard switch 75
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Head restraints 31
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Headlight switch 74
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Tilt steering wheel69
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Tires Changing 160
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Flat tire 160
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Rotation 201
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Spare 162
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Tire information 199,200,202
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Tools 162
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To w i n g Dinghy towing 151
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Emergency towing 170
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 168
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Trailer 152
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Trailer towing 152
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Trip meter 81
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Trunk lid 17
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Trunk lid lock release lever 17
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Turn signals 74
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Types of tires 145
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Uniform tire quality grading 222
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Vanity mirror 72
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Warning buzzer 82
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Washer fluid Adding washer fluid 209
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175
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Wheels Aluminum wheel 203
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Windshield wiper and washer
switch 76
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Winter driving tips 150
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Wireless remote control 11
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