seat adjustment TOYOTA ECHO 2002 1.G Owners Manual

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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
foldeddown seatback, or in the
luggage compartment or cargo area.
Persons not properly seated and/or
properly restrained by seat belts
can be severely injured in the event
of emergency 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.
CAUTION
When the SRS side airbags are
installed in the driver and front pas-
senger seats, observe the following
precautions.
Do not lean against the front door
when the vehicle is in use, since
the side airbag inflates with consid-
erable speed and force. Otherwise,
you may be killed or seriously in-
jured.
Do not use accessories for the
seats which cover the parts where
the side airbags inflate. Such acces-
sories may prevent the side airbags
from activating correctly, causing
death or serious injury.
Do not modify or replace the seats
or upholstery of the front seats
with the side airbags. Such changes
may disable the system or cause
the side airbags to inflate acciden-
tally, resulting in death or serious
injury. Consult your Toyota dealer if
you insist on modifications of this
kind.
—Seat adjustment precautions
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.
Front seats—
—Front seat precautions
(on vehicles with SRS side airbags)

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Toyota strongly urges that the driver and
passengers in the vehicle be properly re-
strained at all times with the seat belts
provided. Failure to do so could increase
the chance of injury and/or the severity of
injury in accidents.
Child. Use a child restraint system ap-
propriate for the child until the child be-
comes large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint”
for details.
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child s hould sit in the rear
seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident
statistics, the child is safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.
If a child must sit in the front seat, the
seat belts should be worn properly. If an
accident occurs and the seat belts are not
worn properly, the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the airbag may cause death or
serious injury to the child. Do not allow the child to stand up or
kneel on either rear or front seats. An
unrestrained child could suffer serious in-
jury or death during emergency braking or
a collision. Also, do not let the child sit
on your lap. It does not provide sufficient
restraint.
Pregnant woman.
Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for
specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as
possible over the hips and not on the
waist.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Depending on the inju-
ry, first check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seats
properly wearing their seat belts
whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more likely
to suffer serious bodily injury or
death in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe
the following:
Use the belt for only one person at
a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more people—even children.
Avoid reclining the seatbacks too
much. The seat belts provide maxi-
mum protection when the seatbacks
are in the upright position. (Refer
to the seat adjustment instructions.)
Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care that
they do not get caught or pinched
in the seat or doors.
Inspect the belt system periodically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be re-
placed. Do not disassemble or
modify the system.
Keep the belts clean and dry. If
they need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-
ers—they may severely weaken the
belts. (See “Cleaning the interior”
in Section 5.)
Seat belts—
—Seat belt precautions

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Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder
anchor (4door models)—
Adjust the shoulder anchor position to
your size.
To raise: Slide the anchor up.
To lower: Push in the lock release button
and slide the anchor down.
After adjustment make sure the anchor is
locked in position.
CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt
is positioned across the center of
your shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from your neck, but not
falling off your shoulder. Failure to
do so could reduce the amount of
protection in an accident and cause
serious injures in a collision.
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Adjust the position of the lap and
shoulder belts.
Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips—not on your waist, then ad-
just it to a snug fit by pulling the s houlder
portion upward through the latch plate.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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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Power steering198
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Viscosity and grade 194,217
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Oil consumption 138
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Open door warning light 82
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Operating tips 123
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Operation in foreign countries 136 . . . . . . .
Overdrive switch 89
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Overheating, Engine 159
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Overheating, Engine coolant 80
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Overview
Engine compartment 186
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Parking brake
Operation 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake reminder light 82 . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the jack 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering Fluid level 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders (seat belt pretensioners) 38 . . . . . . . . . . .
Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 38 . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Radiator
Coolant, Engine 196 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat Folddown 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror remote
control 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror, Antiglare inside 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror, Remote controlled 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors, Outside 70 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 77 . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt reminder buzzer 82 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt reminder light 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioner warning light 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 177 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 38 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 180 . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators 82 . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spare fuse 208
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Spare tire 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag warning light 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver and front passenger airbags 40
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SRS warning light 82
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SRS side airbags 48
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Starting Cold weather 148
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Engine 147
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Jump starting 157
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Starting a flooded engine 156
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Steering Tilt steering wheel 69
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Steering column
Column lock 88
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Suspension and chassis 145
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Switch
Emergency flasher 75
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Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 74
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Ignition 88
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Overdrive 89
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Rear window defogger 77
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Power window 15
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Windshield wiper and washer 76 . . . . . . .
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Theft deterrent system 20
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Theft prevention labels 144
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Threeway catalytic converter 136 . . . . . . .