winter tires TOYOTA ECHO 2002 1.G Owners Manual

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Suspension and chassis
CAUTION
Do not modify the suspension/chassis
with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It
can cause dangerous vehicle handling
characteristics, resulting in loss of
control.
Types of tires
Determine what kind of tires your ve-
hicle is originally equipped with.1. Summer tires
Summer tires are highspeed capab ility
tires best suited to highway driving under
dry conditions.
Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tires, sum-
mer tires are inadequate for driving on
snowcovered or icy roads. For driving on
snowcovered or icy roads, we recom-
mend using snow tires. If installing snow
tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2. All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide
better traction in snow and to be adequate
for driving in most winter conditions, as
well as for use all year round.
All season tires, however, do not have
adequate traction performance compared
with snow tires in heavy or loose snow.
Also, all season tires fall short in accel-
eration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway
driving.CAUTION
Do not mix summer and all season
tires on your vehicle as this can
cause dangerous handling charac-
teristics, resulting in loss of con-
trol.
Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer ’s designated tires, and
do not mix tires or wheels of the
sizes different from the originally
equipped tires and wheels.

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Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has highspeed capability tires.
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
sult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are highspeed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.
Do not continue normal driving
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a
longer stopping distance, and it
may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.
Winter driving tips
Make sure you have a proper freeze
protection of engine coolant.
Your coolant must contain ethyleneglycol
type coolant for a proper corrosion
protection of aluminum components. Use
“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equivalent.
See Section 72 for details about coolant
type selection.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
When it is extremely cold, we recommend
to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to
provide protection down to about 50°C
(58 °F). Do not use more than 70% solu-
tion for better coolant performance.
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Section 73 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased
to check the level of charge. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See Section 72 for recommended viscos-
ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your
vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Toyota deal-
er—he will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock deicer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing. To open
a frozen lock, try heating the key before
inserting it.
Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
freeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer ’s directions for how
much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.

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Improving fuel economy is easy–just take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Section
72 for instructions.
Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warmup idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
Always keep the automatic transmis-
sion overdrive turned on. Driving with
the overdrive off will reduce the fuel
economy. (For details, see “Automatic
transmission” in Section 16.)
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.
Avoid engine lugging or overrev-
ving. Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.
Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down. Stopandgo driving
wastes fuel.
Avoid unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal. This causes needless
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.
Maintain a moderate speed on high-
ways. The faster you drive,the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.
Keep the front wheels in proper
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire
wear but also puts an extra load on
the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
Keep the bottom of your vehicle free
from mud, etc. This not only lessens
weight but also helps prevent corro-
sion.
Keep your vehicle tunedup and in
top shape. A dirty air cleaner,
improper valve clearance, dirty plugs,
dirty oil and grease,brakes not
adjusted, etc. all lower engine
performance and contribute to poor fuel
economy. For longer life of all parts
and lower operating costs, keep all
maintenance work on schedule, and if
you often drive under severe
conditions, see that your vehicle
receives more frequent maintenance.
(For scheduled maintenance
information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.)
How to save fuel and make
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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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