2001 TOYOTA ECHO instrument panel

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Instrument panel light control
SU14006
To adjust the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the knob.
Interior light
SU14007
To turn on the interior light, slide the
switch.
The interior light switch has the following
positions:
ªONºÐKeeps the light on all the time.
ªOFFºÐTurns the light off.
ªDOORºÐTurns the light on when any of
the door is opened. The light remains on
for a certain time after all the doors are
closed. When all the doors are locked or
the ignition switch is turned to ªACCº or
ªONº after all the doors are closed, the
light fades out.
SU14015
Ty p e A
SU14016
Ty p e B
Windshield wipers and
washer

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Good driving practice

If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
the transmission in neutral, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.

When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use the fifth gear.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completelystopped before shifting into reverse.
Parking brake
SU16006
Ty p e A
SU16007
Ty p e B
When parking, firmly apply the parking
brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.
To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold-
ing power, first depress the brake pedal
and hold it while setting the parking
brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly (1),
press the thumb button (2), and lower (3).
To remind you that the parking brake is
set, the parking brake reminder light in
the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the park-
ing brake reminder light is off.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Air conditioning system
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Air flow selector settings 121
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Operating tips 121
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Instrument panel vents 123
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SECTION 1± 8

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Fan speed selector
Turn the knob to adjust the fan speedÐto
the right to increase, to the left to de-
crease.
Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperatureÐ
to the right to warm, to the left to cool.
Air flow selector
Turn the knob to select the vents used for
air flow.1. PanelÐ Air flows mainly from the
instrument panel vents.
2. Bi±levelÐ Air flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. FloorÐ Air flows mainly from the floor
vents.
4. Floor/WindshieldÐ Air flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents.
Use with the air intake selector posi-
tioned in FRESH. 5. WindshieldÐ
Air flows mainly from the
windshield vents.
Use with the air intake selector posi-
tioned in FRESH.
For details about air flow selector settings,
see the illustration after ªA/Cº button.
Turning the air flow control knob to wind-
shield or floor/windshield position turns on
the defroster±linked air conditioning. This
is to clean up the front view more quickly.
When the ªA/Cº button is not pressed in,
turning the air flow control knob to anoth-
er position turns off the air conditioning.

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Defogging
The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:Fan speedÐ Any setting except ªOFFº
TemperatureÐ Towards red zone to heat;
blue zone to cool
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐWINDSHIELD
Turning the air flow control knob to wind-
shield position turns on the defroster±
linked air conditioning. This is to clean up
the front view more quickly.
When the ªA/Cº button is not pressed in,
turning the air flow control knob to a posi-
tion other than windshield or floor/wind-
shield turns off the air conditioning.

On humid days, do not blow cold air
on the windshieldÐthe difference be-
tween the outside and inside tempera-
tures could make the fogging worse. Defrosting
The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
Fan speedÐ Any setting except ªOFFº
TemperatureÐ Towards red zone
Air intakeÐFRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐWINDSHIELD
Turning the air flow control knob to wind-
shield position turns on the defroster±
linked air conditioning. This is to clean up
the front view more quickly.
When the ªA/Cº button is not pressed in,
turning the air flow control knob to a posi-
tion other than windshield or floor/wind-
shield turns off the air conditioning.

To heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose
floor/windshield air flow.
Instrument panel vents
SU18008
ÐCenter vents ÐSide vents
Close Close
Open Open
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the instrument panel vents. The instrument
panel vents may be opened or closed as
shown.

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Clock
SY19008a
The digital clock indicates the time.
The key must be in the ªACCº or ªONº
position.
To reset the hour: Push the ªHº button.
To reset the minutes: Push the ªMº button.
If quick adjustment to a full hour is de-
sired, push the ª:00º button.
For example, if the ª:00º button is de-
pressed when the time is between
1:01Ð1:29, the time will change to 1:00. If
the time is between 1:30Ð1:59, the time
will change to 2:00.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o'clock).When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time in-
dication will be reduced.
Cigarette lighter and ashtray
SU19002
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
When it becomes heated, it automatical-
ly pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the ªACCº position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.

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Glove box
SU19003
To open the glove box door, pull the
lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
Auxiliary boxes
SU19004
Instrument panel
To use the box, pull on the handle.
This auxiliary box can be used to store
the first±aid kit.
SU19005
Passenger's seat
To use the box, slightly lift up the box
and pull it out as shown in the illustra-
tion.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.

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Luggage stowage precautions
When stowing luggage or cargo in the
vehicle, observe the following:

Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when
at all possible. Be sure all items are
secured in place.

Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain bal-
ance.

For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.
CAUTION

To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during braking,
do not stack anything in the en-
larged trunk. Keep luggage or pack-
ages low, as close to the floor as
possible.

Never allow anyone to ride in the
enlarged trunk. It is not designed
for passengers. They should ride in
their seats with their seat belts
properly fastened. Otherwise, they
are much more likely to suffer seri-
ous bodily injury, in the event of
sudden braking or a collision.

Do not place anything on the pack-
age tray behind the rear seatback
or luggage cover. Such items may
be thrown about and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden
braking or an accident.

Do not drive with objects left on
top of the instrument panel. They
may interfere with the driver's field
of view. Or they may move during
sharp vehicle acceleration or turn-
ing, and impair the driver's control
of the vehicle. In an accident they
may injure the vehicle occupants.
NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond the
vehicle capacity weight specified inSection 8.
SU21005
The vehicle identification number (VIN)
is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This number is on the left top of the
instrument panel, and can be seen
through the windshield from outside.
This is the primary identification number
for your Toyota. It is used in registering
the ownership of your vehicle.
Your Toyota's identificationÐ
ÐVehicle identification
number