Toyota 2004 ECHO User manual

2005 ECHO
!A word about safe vehicle operations
This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary
guide for basic vehicle operations. It contains
brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of the
vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., wish you many
years of satisfied driving in your new ECHO.
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
guide to ECHO operations. Every ECHO
owner should review the Owner’s Manual
that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
Spare tire
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Remove the spare tire cover.
Loosen the bolt and remove.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
To open the trunk from inside Pull down the
phosphorescent handle on the inside of the trunk.
Trunk-Internal release handle

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item Page no.
OVERVIEW
Engine compartment 8
Fuel tank door opener and cap 6
Hood release lever 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4-5
Instrument panel 2-3
Light control-Instrument panel 7
Trunk release lever 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/Heating 15
Audio 16-17
Automatic transmission 9
Clock 13
Cup holders 11
Door locks-Power 12
Keyless entry 18
Lights & turn signals 12
Parking brake 13
Power outlet 18
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seat adjustments-Rear 11
Seats-Head restraints 10
Tilt steering wheel 10
Windows-Power 14
Windshield wiper & washer 13
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Airbag-Supplemental Restraint System 20
Doors-Child safety locks 19
Seat belts 19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 19
Spare tire & tools 21
Trunk-Internal release handle 21

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Audio
12V Power outlet or cigarette lighter*
Ashtray* or coin box
Ignition switch
Tilt steering lock release lever
Instrument panel light control
*If installed
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OVERVIEW
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Wiper and washer controls
Rear window defogger switch*
Emergency flasher switch
Clock*
Air conditioning*/Heater controls
Security indicator light*/Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Instrument panel

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Low fuel level warning light1
2For details, refer to “Engine coolant temperature indicator and
warning light” Section 1-6, 2005 Owner’s Manual.
Open door warning light1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light1
.Low engine coolant temperature indicator
light (blue)2
.High engine coolant temperature warning
light (in red)1
Turn signal indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive-off indicator light
Airbag SRS warning light1
Low fuel level indicator light1
(with tachometer)
Service reminder indicators and indicator lights
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer and two trip meters
Trip meter reset knob/button
Dimmer button*
Tachometer
*Push to dim or brighten meter light with
headlights on.
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OVERVIEW
Driver’s seat belt reminder light1
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light1
Brake system warning light1
Battery warning light1
Low engine oil pressure warning light1
Anti-lock Brake System warning light1
Malfunction indicator light1
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2005 Owner’s Manual.
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.
*if installed
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
With tachometer

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Light control-Instrument panel
To release the hood Pull the lever inside the
vehicle.
To open the hood Insert finger through the
opening between the hood and grill. Pull up on
the catch lever inside the compartment and lift
the hood.
Hood release lever
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel
lights Turn the dial right to increase, or left to
decrease the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
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OVERVIEW
To open the trunk from driver side seat Pull up on
the trunk release lever.
To deactivate the release lever Close the trunk lid,
insert the master key into the trunk lock, and turn it
counterclockwise.
Note: Sub key will not work on the trunk. Refer to
the Owner’s Manual for more details.
To open the fuel tank door from driver side
seat Pull up on the opener.
To remove the fuel tank cap Turn the cap slowly
counterclockwise. Pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it on the cap
hanger.
To replace the fuel tank cap Turn clockwise until
a click is heard. If not tightened enough, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Fuel tank door opener and cap
Trunk release lever
Trunk lock

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic transmission (if installed)
When shifting from “P” (Park), the ignition
switch must be “ON,” the brake pedal
depressed, and shift while holding the lock
release button in.
Shift while holding the lock release button in.
Shift normally.
Lock release button
Lock release button
Overdrive
switch
“O/D OFF”
indicator light
Overdrive switch
To turn “ON” or “OFF” Depress the overdrive switch
to choose either three-speed (“OFF”) or four-speed
(“ON”) operation. During normal driving conditions,
always drive with overdrive “ON,” this allows the
transmission to shift automatically into four-speed
operation at higher speeds, improving fuel economy.
If the indicator light on the instrument cluster is
illuminated, overdrive is “OFF.”
Park Engine starting and key removal
Reverse
Neutral
Drive (see “Overdrive switch” below)
Second gear Increased engine braking
First gear Maximum engine braking
P
R
N
D
2
L
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OVERVIEW
Engine compartment
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Power steering fluid reservoir
Brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Fuse block
Engine coolant reservoir
Radiator
A/C condenser*
Electric cooling fan
Engine oil level dipstick
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
*If installed

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
To lock the rear seatbacks
Slide the security locks to the right from the
trunk room.
To fold down the rear seatbacks
Slide the seatback security lock to the left,
unlock position from the trunk room.
Pull the lock release knob up.
Fold the seatback down.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Rear (fold down type)
Cup holders
Front
Rear
Center Side, 2-door models
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Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button Lock release button
Front Rear
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Tilt steering wheel
To change the steering wheel angle Push the lock
release lever down, set the desired angle, then
return the lever to its locked position.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Seat adjustments-Front
Position lever
Seatback angle lever
Lock release lever

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Slow speed Push the lever down to position 1.
Fast speed Push the lever down to position 2.
Wash and wipe Pull the lever toward you.
Intermittent speed* Push the lever down to
position 4.
Single wipe Push the lever up to position 5.
*If installed
Windshield wiper & washer
Parking brake
To set Pull the lever up.
To release (1) Pull the lever up slightly, (2) press the
lock release button, and (3) lower.
Indicator light
With intermittent wiper
To reset the hour Push “H.”
To reset the minutes Push “M.”
To zero out minutes Push “:00.”
Clock (if installed)
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Turn signals
Right or left turn Push the lever up or down.
Lane change Move the lever up or down to
position 7 and hold.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and
instrument panel lights Twist the lever knob to
position 1.
Headlights and all of the above Twist the lever
knob to position 2.
High beams Push the lever forward.
Low beams
High beam flasher Pull the lever toward you.
Note: Daytime running light system* Automatically
turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
*If installed
To lock Push down on the front of the switch.
To unlock Push down on the back of the switch.
Door locks-Power (if installed)
High beam indicator light

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning (if installed)/Heating
“A/C” switch* Air conditioning on/off switch.
Use with “ ” for best cooling performance.
Air intake selector Select fresh or recirculate
cabin air.
Air flow selector (See “To select air flow vents”
below)
Fan speed selector
Temperature selector
*if installed
Instrument panel
Floor and panel
Floor
Floor and windshield
Windshield Use fresh air “ ” to reduce window
fogging.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
To select air flow vents
Turn the air flow selector to select the following:
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power (if installed)
Window operation
To open or close Push down or pull up on the switch.
Automatic down operation (Driver side only)
Push the switch completely down and release to fully
open. To stop window mid-way, pull up on the switch.
Window lock switch
Push the switch to deactivate the passenger
windows.
Window
lock switch
Driver side