2002 TOYOTA ECHO battery

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CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
Never ingest electrolyte.
Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi-
cal office.
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.
If you accidentally swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
gency help.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause can-
cer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
—Checking battery exterior
SU73051
Holddown clamp
Terminals
Ground cable
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
holddown clamp. a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm water and bak-
ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-
nals with grease to prevent further cor-
rosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose, tighten their clamp nuts—but do not
overtighten.
c. Tighten the holddown clamp only enough to keep the battery firmly in
place. Overtightening may damage the
battery case.
Checking battery c ondition—
—Precautions

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NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
 When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (“” mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
 Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
 Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
—Checking battery c ondition
SU73002
Ty p e A
Green DarkClear or
light yellow
Blue white
Red
Ty p e B
CHECKING BY THE INDICATOR
Check the battery condition by the indi-
cator color.
Indicator color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e B
GREENBLUEGood
DARKWHITE
Charging necessary.
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
CLEARor
LIGHT
YELLOW
RED
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5A or less).
Charging at a quicker rate is dan-
gerous. The battery may explode,
causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):Intake 0.150.25 (0.0060.010)
Exhaust 0.250.35 (0.0100.014)
Spark plug type: DENSO K16RU
NGK BKR5EYA
Spark plug gap, mm(in.): 0.8 (0.031)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT3373F (used belt), lbf: Generator belt 100 20
Power steering pump belt 65 10 ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter 3.4 (3.6, 3.0)
Oil grade: API grade SJ “EnergyConserving”, SL
“EnergyConserving” or ILSAC multi-
grade engine oil is recommended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
OIL05U
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Manual transmission 4.4 (4.7, 3.9)
Automatic transmission 4.3 (4.5, 3.8)
Coolant type:
“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
With ethyleneglycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.612.8 V Fully charged
12.212.4 V Half charged
11.812.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.

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Adding washer fluid209
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Adjustment
Front seats 26
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Seat belt 32
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Air conditioning system 120
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Airbags 40
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Aluminum wheel precautions 203 . . . . . . . .
Antiglare inside rear view mirror 71 . . . . .
Antilock brake system warning light 82
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Antitheft steering column lock 88 . . . . . . .
Appearance care Cleaning the interior 177
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Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 174
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Washing and waxing 175
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Automatic transmission
Driving with a automatic transmission 89
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Shift pattern 89
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Shift speed 89
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Auxiliary box 130
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 19
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Battery
Checking battery condition 206 . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling safety 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging precautions 207 . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before starting the engine 148
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Brake pad wear indicators 142 . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 82 . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes Fluid level 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear indicators 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakin tips 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness control 76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Car audio system 95
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Carbon monoxide caution 138
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Checking and replacing fuses 208 . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 197
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Checking the engine oil level 194 . . . . . . . .
Checking the radiator 197
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Child restraint Child restraint system 54
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Installation 56
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Precautions 53
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Types of child restraint system 55 . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray 128
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Cleaning the interior 177
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Clock 128
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Cold weather Operation 150
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Controls, Instrument panel 2,4
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Cooling system
Coolant level 196
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Engine overheating 159
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Radiator and reservoir 196
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159
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Winter driving tips 150
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Corrosion prevention 174
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Cup holders 131
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Defogger, Rear window 77
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 74
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Dinghy towing 151
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Directional signals 74
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Discharge warning light 82
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Doityourself maintenance
Parts and tools 189
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Service precautions 187
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 183 . . .
Driving Automatic transmission 89
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Driving tips 149,150
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Manual transmission 93
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Driving tips
Driving tips in various conditions 149
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Driving with a
automatic transmission 89
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Driving with a manual transmission 93
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Economical driving 153
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Good driving practice 89,93
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Winter driving tips 150
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During Breakin 134
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Economical drivingSaving money on both fuel
and repairs 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system Battery 206,207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 75 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of Blown fuse 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 75 . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 171 . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 156 . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs 184 . . . . . . .
Engine Before starting the engine 148 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 196 . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 136 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hood release 19
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Oil consumption 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Threeway catalytic converter 136 . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 80 . . . .
Engine oil Winter driving tips 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire After changing wheels 167 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tires 165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling w heel ornament 167 . . . . . . .
Removing wheel ornament 164 . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid level
Brake 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folddown rear seat 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign countries, Operation in 136 . . . . . .
Front passenger ’s seat 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats 26,27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler door o pener 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel information 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gauge 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 136 . . . . .
Tank cap 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses Fuse box 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 80 . . . . . . . .
Fuel 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice Automatic transmission 89 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H
Hazard switch 75
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Head restraints 31
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Headlight switch 74
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