If the engine will not start- Page 349

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

When trouble

 ari

ses

One of the following may be the cause 
of the problem:



There may not be sufficient fuel in 
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.



The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures. 
(



P.130)



There may be a malfunction in the 
engine immobilizer system. 
(



P.60)

One of the following may be the cause 
of the problem:



The battery may be discharged. 
(



P.353)



The battery terminal connections 
may be loose or corroded. 
(



P.294)

The engine starting system may be 
malfunctioning due to an electrical 
problem such as electronic key battery 
depletion or a blown fuse. However, an 
interim measure is available to start the 
engine. (



P.349)

One of the following may be the cause 
of the problem:



One or both of the battery terminals 
may be disconnected. (



P.294)



The battery may be discharged. 
(



P.353)



There may be a malfunction in the 
steering lock system.

Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem 
cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures 
are unknown.

When the engine does not start, the 
following steps can be used as an 
interim measure to start the engine if 
the engine switch is functioning nor-
mally:

1

Push the parking brake switch to 
check that the parking brake is set. 
(



P.139)

Parking brake indicator will come on.

If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even 
though correct starting procedures 
are being followed (



P.130), con-

sider each of the following points:

The engine will not start even 
though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.

The starter motor turns over 
slowly, the interior lights and 
headlights are dim, or the horn 
does not sound or sounds at a low 
volume.

The starter motor does not turn 
over

The starter motor does not turn 
over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn 
does not sound.

Starting the engine in an emer-
gency