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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
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. 146)
● Vehicles with engine immobilizer system: There may be a malfunc-
tion in the engine immobilizer system. (→P. 7 4)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 450)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed (→P. 146), consider each of the follow-
ing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
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