Toyota Echo (2005 year). Manual — part 13
How to start the engine—
Before starting the engine
(a) Before cranking
(b) Starting the engine
1.
Check the area around the vehicle be-
1.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Before starting the engine, be sure to
fore entering it.
follow the instructions in
“(a) Before
2.
Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
cranking”.
2.
Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
sories.
head restraint height and steering
Normal starting procedure
3.
Manual transmission: Press the clutch
wheel angle.
pedal to the floor and shift the trans-
The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
3.
Adjust inside and outside rear view
mission into neutral. Hold the clutch
tial multiport fuel injection system in your
mirrors.
pedal to the floor until the engine is
engine automatically controls the proper
started. A starter safety device will pre-
air−fuel mixture for starting. You can start
4.
Lock all doors.
vent the starter from operating if the
a cold or hot engine as follows:
5.
Fasten seat belts.
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-
Automatic transmission: Put the se-
al, crank the engine by turning the key
lector lever in
“P”. If you need to re-
to
“START”. Release it when the en-
start the engine while the vehicle is
gine starts.
moving, put the selector lever in
“N”.
2. After the engine runs for about
10 se-
A starter safety device will prevent the
conds, you are ready to drive.
starter from operating if the selector
If the weather is below freezing, let the
lever is in any drive position.
engine warm up for a few minutes before
4.
Automatic transmission only: De-
driving.
press the brake pedal and hold it to
If the engine stalls...
the floor until driving off.
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given in normal starting.
If the engine will not start...
See “If your vehicle will not start” in Sec-
tion
4.
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Tips for driving in various
conditions
D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
NOTICE
CAUTION
This will allow you much better control.
z Do not crank for more than 30 se-
D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
D Before driving off, make sure that
conds at a time. This may overheat
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
the parking brake is fully released
the starter and wiring systems.
onto high, sharp−edged objects and
and the parking brake reminder
z Do not race a cold engine.
other road hazards. Failure to do so
light is off.
can lead to severe tire damage such
z If the engine becomes difficult to
D Do not leave your vehicle unat-
as a tire burst.
start or stalls frequently, have the
tended while the engine is running.
Drive slowly when passing over bumps
engine checked immediately.
or travelling on a bumpy road. Other-
D Do not rest your foot on the brake
wise, the impact could cause severe
pedal while driving. It can cause
damage to the tires and/or wheels.
dangerous overheating, needless
D When parking on a hill, turn the front
wear, and poor fuel economy.
wheels until they touch the curb so
D To drive down a long or steep hill,
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
reduce your speed and downshift.
parking brake, and place the transmis-
Remember, if you ride the brakes
sion in
“P”
(automatic) or in first or
excessively, they may overheat and
reverse
(manual). If necessary, block
not work properly.
the wheels.
D Be careful when accelerating, up-
D Washing your vehicle or driving through
shifting, downshifting or braking on
deep water may get the brakes wet. To
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
see whether they are wet, check that
tion or engine braking could cause
there is no traffic near you, and then
the vehicle to skid or spin.
press the pedal lightly. If you do not
feel a normal braking force, the brakes
are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle cautiously while lightly
pressing the brake pedal with the park-
ing brake applied. If they still do not
work safely, pull to the side of the road
and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
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Winter driving tips
Make sure your coolant is properly pro-
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
D Do not drive in excess of the speed
tected against freezing.
any battery, so it must be in top shape
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
to provide enough power for winter start-
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
permits it, do not drive over
140
ing. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually
or similar high quality ethylene glycol
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,
has high−speed capability tires.
and most service stations will be pleased
and non−borate coolant with long−life hy-
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
to check the level of charge.
brid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with
result in tire failure, loss of control
long−life hybrid organic acid technology is
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
a combination of low phosphates and or-
suitable for the cold weather.
sult a tire dealer to determine
ganic acids.)
whether the tires on your vehicle
See Section 7−2 for recommended viscos-
are high−speed capability tires or
See “Checking the engine coolant level” in
ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your
not before driving at such speeds.
Section
7−2 for details of coolant type
vehicle during winter months may cause
selection.
harder starting. If you are not sure about
D Do not continue normal driving
which oil to use, call your Toyota deal-
when the brakes are wet. If they are
For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life
er—they will be pleased to help.
wet, your vehicle will require a
Coolant” is a mixture of
50% coolant and
longer stopping distance, and it
50% deionized water. This coolant pro-
Keep the door locks from freezing.
may pull to one side when the
vides protection down to about
−35_C
Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
(−31_F).
locks to keep them from freezing. To open
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life
a frozen lock, try heating the key before
securely.
Coolant” is a mixture of
55% coolant and
inserting it.
45% deionized water. This coolant pro-
Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
vides protection down to about
−42_C
freeze solution.
(−44_F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
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Dinghy towing
(with automatic transmission)
This product is available at your Toyota
Some of the things you might put in the
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
the manufacturer’s directions for how
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
much to mix with water.
jumper cables, etc.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
“P”
(automatic) or into first or reverse
Your vehicle is not designed to be
(manual) and block the rear wheels. Do
dinghy towed (with four wheels on the
not use the parking brake, or snow or
ground) behind a motorhome.
water accumulated in and around the
parking brake mechanism may freeze,
NOTICE
making it hard to release.
Do not tow your vehicle with four
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
wheels on the ground. This may
under the fenders.
cause serious damage to your vehicle.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
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Dinghy towing
(with manual transmission)
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
“ACC”
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 the
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed (with
NOTICE
“ACC” position.
four wheels on the ground) from the
Do not tow your vehicle from the
front behind a motorhome.
3. Release the parking brake.
rear. This may cause serious damage
to your vehicle.
CAUTION
After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for
more than
3 minutes before driving the
Dinghy towing requires special equip-
vehicle.
ment and accessories. Please refer to
your service outlet of the motorhome
manufacture for the recommended
equipment.
NOTICE
Dinghy towing does not eliminate the
possibility of damage to your vehicle.
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How to save fuel and make
Trailer towing
your vehicle last longer, too
Improving fuel economy is easy-just take
D Avoid long engine idling. If you have
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
it is better to turn off the engine and
on how to save money on both fuel and
start again later.
repairs:
D Avoid engine lugging or over−rev-
D Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
ving. Use a gear position suitable for
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
the road on which you are travelling.
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Section
D Avoid continuous speeding up and
7−2 for instructions.
slowing down. Stop−and−go driving
D Do not carry unneeded weight in
wastes fuel.
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
D Avoid unnecessary stopping and
heavier load on the engine, causing
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
greater fuel consumption.
to time the traffic signals so you only
Toyota does not recommend towing a trail-
D Avoid lengthy warm−up idling. Once
need to stop as little as possible or
er with your Echo. It is not designed for
the engine is running smoothly, begin
take advantage of through streets to
trailer towing.
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
er, that on cold winter days this may
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
take a little longer.
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
D Always keep the automatic transmis-
sion overdrive turned on. Driving with
D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
the overdrive off will reduce the fuel
whenever possible.
economy.
(For details, see
“Automatic
D Do not rest your foot on the clutch
transmission” on page 99.)
or brake pedal. This causes needless
D Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
my.
gear as quickly as possible.
D Maintain a moderate speed on high-
ways. The faster you drive,the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.
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D Keep the front wheels in proper
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
CAUTION
slow down on rough roads. Improper
Never turn off the engine to coast
alignment not only causes faster tire
down hills. Your power steering and
wear but also puts an extra load on
the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
brake booster will not function with-
out the engine running. Also, the
D Keep the bottom of your vehicle free
emission control system operates
from mud, etc. This not only lessens
properly only when the engine is run-
weight but also helps prevent corro-
ning.
sion.
D Keep your vehicle tuned−up and in
top shape. A dirty air cleaner,
improper valve clearance, dirty plugs,
dirty
oil
and grease,brakes not
adjusted,
etc.
all
lower engine
performance and contribute to poor fuel
economy. For longer life of all parts
and lower operating costs, keep all
maintenance work on schedule, and if
you often
drive
under
severe
conditions, see that your vehicle
receives more frequent maintenance.
(For
scheduled
maintenance
information,
please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
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SECTION 4
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
In case of an emergency
If your vehicle will not start
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If your engine stalls while driving
183
If your vehicle overheats
183
If you have a flat tire
184
If your vehicle becomes stuck
194
If your vehicle needs to be towed
195
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever
199
If you lose your keys
200
If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter
200
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If your vehicle will not start—
(a) Simple checks
(b) Starting a flooded engine
Before making these checks, make sure
If the engine turns over at its normal
If the engine will not start, your engine
you have followed the correct starting pro-
speed but will not start—
may be flooded because of repeated
cedure given in “How to start the engine”
cranking.
1.
The engine may be flooded because of
in Section
3 and that you have sufficient
repeated cranking. See
“(b) Starting a
If this happens, turn the key to
“START”
fuel.
flooded engine” for further instructions.
with the accelerator pedal fully depressed.
If the engine does not turn over or
Keep the key and accelerator pedal in
2.
If the engine still will not start, it needs
turns over too slowly—
these positions for
15 seconds and re-
adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota
lease them. Then try starting the engine
1. Check that the battery terminals are
dealer or qualified repair shop.
with your foot off the accelerator pedal.
tight and clean.
If the engine does not start after
30 se-
2. If the battery terminals are connected
conds of cranking, release the key, wait
correctly, switch on the interior light.
a few minutes and try again.
3. If the light does not come on, is dim
If the engine still will not start, it needs
or goes out when the starter is
adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer
cranked, the battery is discharged. You
or qualified repair shop for assistance.
may try jump starting. See
“(c) Jump
starting” for further instructions.
NOTICE
If the light comes on and is normal, but
the engine still will not start, it needs
Do not crank for more than
30 se-
adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer
conds at a time. This may overheat
or qualified repair shop.
the starter and wiring systems.
NOTICE
Do not pull− or push−start the ve-
hicle. It may damage the vehicle or
cause a collision when the engine
starts. Also the three−way catalytic
converter may overheat and become a
fire hazard.
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(c) Jump starting
To avoid serious personal injury and
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
damage to your vehicle which might re-
D The gas normally produced by a
1.
If the booster battery is installed in
battery will explode if a flame or
sult from battery explosion, acid burns,
another vehicle, make sure the vehicles
spark is brought near. Use only
electrical burns, or damaged electronic
are not touching. Turn off all unneces-
standardized jumper cables and do
components, these instructions must be
sary lights and accessories.
followed precisely.
not smoke or light a match while
jump starting.
When boosting, use the battery of
If you are unsure about how to follow this
matching or higher quality. Any other
procedure, we strongly recommend that
battery may be difficult to jump start
you seek the help of a competent me-
NOTICE
with.
chanic or towing service.
If jump starting is difficult, charge the
The battery used for boosting must
battery for several minutes.
CAUTION
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you
are sure that the booster battery is
2.
If required, remove all the vent plugs
D Batteries contain sulfuric acid
correct.
from the booster and discharged batter-
which is poisonous and corrosive.
ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents
Wear protective safety glasses when
on the batteries. (This helps reduce the
jump starting, and avoid spilling
explosion hazard, personal injuries and
acid on your skin, clothing, or ve-
burns.)
hicle.
3.
If the engine in the vehicle with the
D If you should accidentally get acid
booster battery is not running, start it
on yourself or in your eyes, remove
and let it run for a few minutes. During
any contaminated clothing and flush
jump starting, run the engine at about
the affected area with water imme-
2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal
diately. Then get immediate medical
lightly depressed.
attention. If possible, continue to
apply water with a sponge or cloth
while en route to the medical office.
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Jumper cable
Negative terminal
Discharged
(“-” mark)
battery
Positive terminal
Positive
(“+” mark)
terminal
Jumper cable
Discharged
(“+” mark)
battery
Booster battery
Booster battery
Connecting point
4. Make the cable connections in the or-
c. Connect the clamp of the negative
der a, b, c, d.
(black) jumper cable to the negative (−)
terminal on the booster battery.
Do not connect the cable to or near any
a. Connect the clamp of the positive
part that moves when the engine is
(red) jumper cable to the positive
(+)
d. Connect the clamp at the other end
cranked.
terminal on the discharged battery.
of the negative
(black) jumper cable to
a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic
b. Connect the clamp at the other end
CAUTION
point of the vehicle with the discharged
of the positive
(red) jumper cable to
battery.
the positive (+) terminal on the booster
When making the connections, to
battery.
The recommended connecting point is
avoid serious injury, do not lean over
shown in the following illustration:
the battery or accidentally let the
jumper cables or clamps touch any-
thing except the correct battery termi-
nals or the ground.
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If your engine stalls while
driving
If your vehicle overheats
5. Start your engine in the normal way.
If your engine stalls while driving...
If
your engine coolant temperature
After starting, run it at about
2000 rpm
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
for several minutes with the accelerator
perience a loss of power, or if you hear
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
pedal lightly depressed.
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
road to a safe place.
engine has probably overheated. You
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
should follow this procedure...
exact reverse order: the negative cable
3. Try starting the engine again.
and then the positive cable.
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-
If the engine will not start, see
“If your
hicle and turn on your emergency
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover
vehicle will not start”.
flashers. Put the transmission in
“P”
cloths—they may now contain sulfuric
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-
acid.
CAUTION
ply the parking brake. Turn off the air
8. If removed, replace all the battery vent
conditioning if it is being used.
plugs.
If the engine is not running, the pow-
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
If the cause of your battery discharging is
er assist for the brakes and steering
radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
not apparent
(for example, lights left on),
will not work so steering and braking
Wait until the steam subsides before
you should have it checked at your Toyota
will be much harder than usual.
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
dealer.
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
If the first start attempt is not success-
running and make sure the electric
ful...
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,
turn the ignition off.
Check that the clamp on the jumper
cables are tight. Recharge the discharged
battery with the jumper cables connected
CAUTION
for several minutes and restart your en-
gine in the normal way.
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
If another attempt is not successful, the
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
battery may be depleted. Have it checked
a sign of very high pressure.
at your Toyota dealer.
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If you have a flat tire—
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the
6.
After the engine coolant temperature
1.
Reduce your speed gradually,
radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
has cooled to normal, again check the
keeping a straight line. Move cau-
However, note that water draining from
coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-
tiously off the road to a safe place
the air conditioning is normal if it has
sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-
well away from the traffic. Avoid
been used.
ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the
stopping on the center divider of
system. You should have it checked as
a highway. Park on a level spot
CAUTION
soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.
with firm ground.
When the engine is running, keep
2.
Stop the engine and turn on your
hands and clothing away from the
emergency flashers.
moving fan and engine drive belts.
3.
Firmly set the parking brake and
put the transmission in “P” (auto-
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-
matic) or reverse (manual).
gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer
4.
Have everyone get out of the ve-
for assistance.
hicle on the side away from traffic.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check
the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
5.
Read the following instructions
coolant to the reservoir while the en-
thoroughly.
gine is running. Fill it about half full.
For the coolant type see “Coolant type
selection” on page 224 in Section 7−2.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Serious injury could result from
scalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.
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CAUTION
D Make sure to set the jack prop-
NOTICE
erly in the jack point. Raising
Do not continue driving with a
When jacking, be sure to observe
the vehicle with jack improper-
deflated tire. Driving even a
the following to reduce the possi-
ly positioned will damage the
short distance can damage a
bility of personal injury:
vehicle or may allow the ve-
tire and wheel beyond repair.
hicle to fall off the jack and
D Follow jacking instructions.
cause personal injury.
D Do not put any part of your
D Never get under the vehicle
body under the vehicle sup-
when the vehicle is supported
ported by the jack. Personal in-
by the jack alone.
jury may occur.
D Use the jack only for lifting
D Do not start or run the engine
your vehicle during wheel
while your vehicle is supported
changing.
by the jack.
D Do not raise the vehicle with
D Stop the vehicle on a level firm
someone in the vehicle.
ground, firmly set the parking
brake and put the transmission
D When raising the vehicle, do
in “P” (automatic) or reverse
not put an object on or under
(manual). Block the wheel diag-
the jack.
onally opposite to the one be-
D Raise the vehicle only high
ing changed if necessary.
enough to remove and change
the tire.
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The compact spare tire saves space
CAUTION
in your luggage compartment, and its
lighter weight helps to improve fuel
D The compact spare tire was de-
economy and permits easier installa-
signed especially for your To-
tion in case of a flat tire.
yota. Do not use it on any other
The compact spare tire can be used
vehicle.
many times, if necessary. It has tread
D Do not use more than one com-
life of up to 4800 km (3000 miles) de-
pact spare tire at the same
pending on road conditions and your
time.
driving habits. When tread wear indi-
cators appear on the tire, replace the
D The pressure for the compact
tire.
spare tire must be 420 kPa (4.2
kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi).
See also the tire information in Sec-
Compact spare tire
tion 7−2 for details on the tread wear
D Do not exceed
80 km/h
(50
The compact spare tire is designed
indicators and other service informa-
mph) when driving with the
for temporary emergency use only.
tion.
compact spare tire.
The compact spare tire is identified
D The standard tire should be re-
by
the
distinctive
wording
paired and reinstalled as soon
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded
as possible.
into the sidewall of the tire.
D Avoid sudden acceleration,
To keep the compact spare tire no-
sudden deceleration and sharp
ticeable, do not hide the wheel by a
turns with the compact spare
wheel cover or such.
tire.
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