2001 TOYOTA ECHO trailer

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CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(e) Using ª2º and ªLº positions
The ª2º and ªLº positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the selector lever in ª2º or ªLº, you
can start the vehicle in motion as with the
lever in ªDº.
With the selector lever in ª2º, the vehicle
will start in first gear and automatically
shift to second gear.
With the selector lever in ªLº, the trans-
mission is engaged in first gear.
NOTICE
Be careful not to overrev the en-gine. The approximate maximum al-lowable speed for each position isgiven below for your reference:
ª2º
.................111 k m / h ( 6 9 m p h )
ªLº
..................60 km/h (37 mph)
Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in theª2º or ªLº position. This may cause
severe automatic transmission dam-age from overheating. To preventsuch damage, ªDº position should
be used in hill climbing or hardtowing.
(f) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the
ªRº position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(g) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the ªPº posi-
tion.
CAUTION
While the vehicle is moving, never
attempt to move the selector lever
into ªPº position under any circum-
stances. Serious mechanical damage
and loss of vehicle control may re-
sult.
(h) Good driving practice

If the transmission repeatedly shifts up
and down between the third gear and
overdrive when climbing a gentle slope,
the overdrive switch should be turned
off. Be sure to turn the switch on im-
mediately afterward.

When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use overdrive.

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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
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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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STARTING AND DRIVING
Before starting the engine146
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How to start the engine 146
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Tips for driving in various conditions 147
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Winter driving tips 148
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Dinghy towing 149
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Trailer towing 150
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How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too 151
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SECTION 3

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DINGHY TOWING TIPS
Before dinghy towing, be sure to ob-
serve the following in order to reduce
the damage to your vehicle.1. Put the shift lever in neutral.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ªACCº position. Make sure the audio is turned
off and any item is not plugged into
the power outlet.
NOTICE
To avoid the locking of the steering
wheel, turn the ignition switch to theªACCº position.
3. Release the parking brake.
After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for
more than 3 minutes before driving the
vehicle.
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NOTICE
Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. This may cause serious damageto your vehicle.
Trailer towing
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Toyota does not recommend towing a trail-
er with your Echo. It is not designed for
trailer towing.