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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 following correct starting procedures.
(→P. 207)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. (→P. 79)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 626)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
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. 621)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed (→P. 207), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates nor-
mally.
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