hood release TOYOTA ECHO 2002 1.G Owners Manual

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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
SU11001

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Hood
SU12016
To open the hood:1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
SU12017
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up theauxiliary catch l ever and lift the
hood.
SU12054
3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its clip
this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood
and make sure it locks into place. If nec-
essary, press down gently on the front
edge to lock it.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood security from falling down
on to your head or body.

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If you are a skilled doityourself
mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are
recommended. Please be aware that
doityourself maintenance can affect your
warranty coverage. See “Owner ’s Warranty
Information Booklet” or “Owner ’s Manual
Supplement” for the details.
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as fre-
quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing the items listed, if you notice any
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
should investigate the cause or take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-
fied service shop immediately. It is recom-
mended that any problem you notice be
brought to the attention of your dealer or
the qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only where ade-
quate ventilation can be obtained if
you run the engine.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items 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 72 for additional information.Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Section 72 for
additional information. When checking the
tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tries according to the
maintenance schedule. (For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to
the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.)
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid
operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.

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E
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 80 . . . . . . . .
Fuel 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice Automatic transmission 89 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H
Hazard switch 75
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Head restraints 31
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Headlight switch 74
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High speed operationDuring breakin 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release, Engine 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I
Identification
Engine 143 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel
Brightness control 76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray 128 . . . . . . .
Clock 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip meter 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control 76 . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel overview 2,4 . . . . . . . . . .
Interior light 76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J
Jack
Location 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the jack 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 82
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Keys 8,172
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L
Light bulbs
Backup lights 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights 211 . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights 211 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Highmounted stoplight 213 . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate lights 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear fog lights 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side marker lights 212 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal lights 212 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop and tail lights 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, replacing 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light reminder buzzer 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock Side doors 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid lock release lever 17 . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 82 . . . . . . . . . . .
Low oil pressure warning light 82 . . . . . . . .
Low windshield wsher fluid level warning light 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage stowage precautions 143 . . . . . . .
M
Maintenance
Doityourself maintenance 187 . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 180 . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 180 . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 82 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission Driving with a
manual transmission 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift speed 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed Automatic transmission 89 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror Antiglare inside rear view 71 . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote controlled rear view 71 . . . . . . . .
Vanity 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N
New vehicle breakin 134
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O
Odometer 81
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Oil Consumption 138
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