13-2 Useful advice for emergencies
Performing daily checks and good maintenance are
keys to preventing mechanical failures and the
resultant accidents. Be sure to check and service
your vehicle regularly.
Should your vehicle suffer a mechanical failure or
malfunction, the measures needed to correct the
problem can be found using the following chart.
If you are unable to correct the problem yourself or
the problem persists after you have attempted to
repair it, contact an authorized dealer for technical
assistance.
Possible failures, causes
and remedies
The engine does not start.
The starter does not turn over or turns over too slowly.
The starter turns over normally.
The engine starts but stalls immediately.
Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
The starter switch fuse or high-current fuse is
blown.
Replace the blown fuse or high-current fuse
with a new one of the specified amperage.
13-8
Battery has run down. Charge or replace the battery. 13-22
Battery cable is disconnected, loose or cor-
roded.
Remove corrosion and connect the cable
correctly.
12-66
Connection to ground terminal is open. Connect securely. –
Engine oil viscosity is too high. Replace the oil with an oil of proper viscosity. 12-18
Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
Fuel has run out. Refuel and bleed the system. 13-23
Air is present in the fuel system. Bleed the system. 13-23
The fuel filter is clogged. Replace the filter element. 12-34
Fuel is frozen. Heat the fuel pipe with hot water
[60
°C (140°F) or less].
–
The air cleaner is clogged. Clean or replace the element. 12-36
The engine preheating time is insufficient. Follow the preheating instructions. 5-8
The engine preheating circuit fuse is blown. Replace the fuse. 13-13
The fuel injection system is malfunctioning. Have an authorized dealer perform neces-
sary inspection.
–
Possible cause Remedy Ref. page
Idling speed setting is too low. Have an authorized dealer perform neces-
sary inspection.
–
The fuel filter is clogged. Replace the filter element. 12-34
The air cleaner is clogged. Clean or replace the filter element. 12-36
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