2001 TOYOTA ECHO radio

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Spark ignition system ofyour Toyota
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference±Causing Equip-
ment Standard.
Installation of a mobiletwo±way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two±way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, anti±lock brake
system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensi oner
system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle
is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as
they are, it may cause an accident such as a fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat
belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by the quali-
fied service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you
dispose of your vehicle.

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ªPANICº SWITCH
Pushing the ªPANICº switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the
headlight and tail lights.
The ªPANICº 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 ªPANICº
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 ªLOCKº to ªONº posi-
tion.To cancel the ªPANICº mode, unlock any
door with the key or wireless remote con-
trol transmitter, open the trunk with the
key from the ªLOCKº to ªONº position.
The ªPANICº mode does not work when
the key is inserted in the ignition switch.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
TRANSMITTER
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 ªReplacing transmitter batteriesº.
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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After replacing battery, check that the
transmitter operates properly. if the trans-
mitter still does not operate properly, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
If you lose your transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci-
dent. (See ªIf you lose your wireless re-
mote control transmitterº in Section 4.)
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is en-
couraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
tenna.

Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio / TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.

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The front seat belt pretensioner system
mainly consists of the following compo-
nents and their locations are shown in the
illustration.1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS warning light
3. Airbag sensor assembly
4. Front seat belt pretensioner assemblies
The front seat belt pretensioners are con-
trolled by the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a saf-
ing sensor and airbag sensor. When the front seat belt pretensioners are
activated, an operating noise may be
heard and a small amount of smoke±like
gas may be released. This gas is harm-
less and does not indicate that a fire is
occurring.
Once the front seat belt pretensioners
have been activated, the seat belt retrac-
tors remain locked.
CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or open
the front seat belt pretensioner as-
semblies, airbag sensor or surround-
ing area or wiring. Doing any of
these may cause sudden operation of
the front seat belt pretensioners or
disable the system, which could re-
sult in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious inju-
ries.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation of the
front seat belt pretensioners in somecases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two±way radio,cassette tape player or compactdisc player
Repairs on or near the front seatbelt retractor assemblies
Modification of the suspension sys-tem
Modification of the front end struc-ture
Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,winches or any other equipment tothe front end
Repairs made on or near the front
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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the followingchanges without consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation of the
SRS front airbag system in somecases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two±way radio,cassette tape player or compactdisc player
Modification of the suspension sys-tem
Modification of the front end struc-ture
Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,winches or any other equipment to
the front end
Repairs made on or near the frontfenders, front end structure, con-sole, steering column, steeringwheel or dashboard near the front
passenger airbag
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This SRS front airbag system has a
service reminder indicator to inform the
driver of operating problems. If either of
the following conditions occurs, this
indicates a malfunction of the airbags.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.

The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ªONº posi-
tion, or the light remains on.

The light comes on or flashes while
driving.
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In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible:

The SRS front airbags have been in-
flated.

The front part of the vehicle (shaded
in the illustration) was involved in an
accident that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.

The pad part of the steering wheel or
front passenger airbag cover (shaded
in the illustration) is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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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.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation of the
SRS side airbag system in somecases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two±way radio,cassette tape player or compactdisc player
Modification of the suspension sys-tem
Modification of the side structure ofthe passenger compartment
Repairs made on or near the con-sole or front seat
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This SRS side airbag system has a
service reminder indicator to inform the
driver of operating problems. If either of
the following conditions occurs, this
indicates a malfunction of the airbags.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.

The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ªONº posi-
tion, or the light remains on.

The light comes on or flashes while
driving.

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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases
when the ignition key is in the ªONº posi-
tion.

When the parking brake is applied...

When the brake fluid level is low...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
Have your vehicle checked at your
Toyota dealer in the following cases:
The light does not come on even if the
parking brake is applied when the ignition
key is in the ªONº position.
CAUTION
If the light does not turn off even
after the parking brake is released
while the engine is running, immedi-
ately stop your vehicle at a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
In this case, the brakes may not work
properly and your stopping distance
will become longer. Depress the brake
pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to
an immediate stop.
(b) Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Lightand Buzzer
This light and buzzer remind you to
buckle up the driver's seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to ªONº or
ªSTARTº, the reminder light and buzzer
come on if the driver's seat belt is not
fastened. Unless the driver fastens the
belt, the light stays on and the buzzer
stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Front Passenger 's Seat Belt Reminder Light
This light reminds you to buckle up the
front passenger 's seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to ªONº or
ªSTARTº, the reminder light comes on if
a passenger sits in the front passenger
seat and does not fasten the seat belt.
Unless the front passenger fastens the
belt, the light stays on. This light reminds
you to buckle up, the front passenger 's
seat belt.
If luggage load is placed on the front
passenger seat, depending on its weight
and how it is placed on the seat, built±in
sensors in the seat cushion may detect
the pressure, causing the reminder light to
come on.
(d) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being
discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.
The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to
the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.

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ªSTARTºÐStarter motor on. The key
will return to the ªONº position when
released.
For starting tips, see Section 3.
ªONºÐEngine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
ªACCºÐAccessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the ªACCº or
ªLOCKº position and open the driver's
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.
ªLOCKºÐEngine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.You must push in the key to turn the key
from ªACCº to the ªLOCKº position. On
vehicles with an automatic transmission,
the selector lever must be put in the ªPº
position before pushing the key.
When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the ªLOCKº position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
CAUTION
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the ve-
hicle is moving, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the ªONº
position if the engine is not running.The battery will discharge and theignition could be damaged.
Ignition switch with steering
lock