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ECHO_U
42000 ECHO (OM52411U)
SU11003
1. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
2. Fuel gauge 3. Speedometer
4. Trip meter reset knob
5. Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster overview
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52000 ECHO (OM52411U)
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
(type A)
(type B)
(type A)
(type B)
Brake system warning light∗
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗
Discharge warning light∗
Malfunction indicator lamp∗
Low oil pressure warning light∗
Anti-lock brake system warning light∗
Open door warning light∗
SRS warning light∗
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗
Low fuel level warning light∗
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive−off indicator light
Low engine coolant temperature indicator light
(in blue)∗
High engine coolant temperature warning light
(in red)∗
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗
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112000 ECHO (OM52411U)
Wireless remote control
SU12023
Locking operation
SU12024
Unlocking operation
Your vehicle has a wireless remote con-
trol system that can lock or unlock all
the doors, or activate the theft deter-
rent system from a distance within
approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE
DOORS
To lock and unlock all the doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and securely.
To lock: Push the LOCK" switch. All the
doors are locked simultaneously. At this
time, parking lights, side marker lights and
tail lights flash.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If any of the doors is not securely closed,
or if the key is in the ignition switch,
locking cannot be performed by the
LOCK" switch.
To unlock: Push the UNLOCK" switch
once to unlock the driver ’s door alone.
Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks all the doors simultaneously. At
this time, parking lights, side marker lights
and tail lights flash twice.You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will be automatically locked again.
If the LOCK" or UNLOCK" switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-
tion is not repeated. Release the button
and then push again.
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122000 ECHO (OM52411U)
SU12026
PANIC" SWITCH
Pushing the PANIC" switch for 2 sec-
onds blows the horn intermittently and
flashes the headlight and tail lights.
The PANIC" switch is used to deter the
vehicle theft when you witness anyone at-
tempting to brake into or damage your
vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
this in the midway, push the PANIC"
switch once again, unlock any door with
the key or transmitter, open the trunk with
the key or turn the ignition key or turn the
ignition key from the LOCK" to ON" posi-
tion.To cancel the PANIC" mode, unlock any
door with the key or wireless remote con-
trol transmitter, open the trunk with the
key from the LOCK" to ON" position.
The PANIC" mode does not work when
the key is inserted in the ignition switch.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANS-
MITTER
The wireless remote control transmitter is
an electronic component. Observe the fol-
lowing instruction in order not to cause
damage on the transmitter.Do not leave the transmitter on the
places where the temperature becomes
high such as on the dashboard.
Do not disassemble it.
Avoid knocking it hard against other
objects or dropping it.
Avoid putting it in water.
You can use up to 2 wireless remote con-
trol transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed
information.
If the wireless remote control transmitter
does not actuate the doors or alarm, or
operate from a normal distance.
Check for closeness to a radio trans-
mitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.
The batteries may have been con-
sumed. Check the batteries in the
transmitter. To replace the batteries,
see Replacing transmitter batteries".
Replacing transmitter batteries
For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium
battery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken that
small children do not swallow the re-
moved transmitter battery or compo-
nents.
NOTICE
When replacing the transmitter bat-
tery, be careful not to lose the com-
ponents.
Replace the transmitter battery by the fol-
lowing procedures:
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192000 ECHO (OM52411U)
Theft deterrent system
SU12028
To deter the vehicle theft, the system
is designed to give an alarm if any of
the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-
locked or the battery terminal is discon-
nected and then reconnected when the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights and tail lights.
SU12020
SETTING THE SYSTEM1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK" position and remove it.
The indicator light will start flashing every
1 second when the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the doors, trunk and hood are closed and
locked. The system will automatically be set after
30 seconds. When the system is set, the
indicator light will start flashing again.
4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system.
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
The system will give the alarm under the
following conditions:If any of the doors is unlocked or if
the trunk or hood is forcibly opened
without the key
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
The indicator light will come on when the
system is activating.
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202000 ECHO (OM52411U)
If any of the doors are unlocked without
the key and the key is not in the ignition
switch, all the doors will be automatically
locked again.
After one minute, the alarm will automati-
cally stop and the indicator light will starts
flashing again.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm after the alarm stops.
The alarm will activate again under the
same circumstances described in
Activating the system".
Stopping the alarm
The alarm will be stopped by the following
three ways:
Turn the ignition key from the LOCK"
to ON" position.
Unlock any of the doors with the key.
Open the trunk with the key.CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
The system will be cancelled by the
above mentioned 3 ways.
If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds,
the theft deterrent system has been
alarmed. Check to see if there is any
abnormality on your vehicle.
TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above. The doors should be locked with the
key. Be sure to wait until the indicator
light goes off or starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The system s hould activate the alarm.
4. Stopping the alarm as described above.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood. When testing on
the hood, also check that the system
is activated when the battery terminal
is disconnected and then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly,
have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
Fuel tank cap
SU12021
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.
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602000 ECHO (OM52411U)
SY13077a
To adjust the rear view mirror, simply
operate the control lever.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not
operate the control or scrape the mir-
ror face. Use a spray de−icer to free
the mirror.
SP13503
Adjust the mirror so you can just see
the rear of your vehicle in the mirror.
To reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving, operate the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
Daylight drivingLever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.
Night drivingLever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also
lose some rear view clarity.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. It may cause the
driver to mishandle the vehicle and
an accident may occur resulting in
personal injuries.
Rear view mirror remote
controlAnti−glare inside rear view
mirror
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632000 ECHO (OM52411U)
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals64
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Emergency flashers 65
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Instrument panel light control 66
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Interior light 66
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Windshield wipers and washer 66
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Rear window defogger 67
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