To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button; Checking the Engine; Starter doesn’t turn or turns - Page 661

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Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine

If the engine does not start, check the starter.

Starter condition

Checklist

Starter doesn’t turn or turns 
over slowly.

The battery may be dead. Check 
each of the items on the right and 
respond accordingly.

Check for a message on the driver information interface.

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If the 

To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button

 message appears

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If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak

 P. 660

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Make sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.

2

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range

 P. 172

Check the brightness of the interior lights.

Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.

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If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all

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Battery

 P. 620

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If the interior lights come on normally

2

 Fuses

 P. 674

The starter turns over normally 
but the engine doesn’t start.

There may be a problem with the 
fuse. Check each of the items on 
the right and respond accordingly.

Review the engine start procedure.

Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.

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 Starting the Engine

 P. 451

Check the immobilizer system indicator.

When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.

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Immobilizer System

 P. 163

Check the fuel level.

There should be enough fuel in the tank.

2

 Fuel Gauge

 P. 122

Check the fuse.

Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

 P. 678

If the problem continues:

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Emergency Towing

 P. 679

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Checking the Engine

If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an 
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.

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If the Battery Is Dead

 P. 662

Models with smart entry system

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