Lexus RX350 - If the Engine will Not Start

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7-2. 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 fol-
lowing correct starting procedures.
(P.176)
 There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system.
(P.64)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The battery may be discharged.
(P.443)
 The battery terminal connections
may be loose or corroded.
(P.369)
NOTICE
■ Proper storage of the spare tire
(RX350L)
● If the hoist assembly is slanted when
stowing a tire, the hoist assembly may
become stuck in the wheel opening
and the tire may not be raised properly,
causing damage to the wheel or the
wire cable.
● If the spare tire clamp bolt is turned
without a tire on the hoist assembly, the
wire cable may not be able to be low-
ered. If the wire cable cannot be low-
ered, contact your Lexus dealer.
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even
though correct starting procedures
are being followed (P.176), 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.