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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed (
P. 124), consider each of the following points.
■The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates
normally.
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 once more following correct starting
procedures. (P. 1 2 4 )
■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 vol-
ume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. (P. 480)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (P. 480)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(P. 7 8 )
●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.
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Alphabetical index
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light...................................... 444
Front seats
Adjustment................................................47
Driving position memory.................. 48
Seat position memory ........................ 52
Front turn signal lights
Switch ........................................................136
Wattage.................................................. 499
Fuel
Capacity ................................................. 492
Fuel gauge ..............................................139
Fuel pump shut off system ............438
Gas station information..................540
Information........................................... 500
Refueling ................................................... 75
Fuel door ..................................................... 75
Fuel filler door ........................................... 75
Fuel pump shut off system .................438
Fuses ......................................................... 408
Garage door opener ..........................335
Gas station information..................... 540
Gauges ...................................................... 139
Glove box ................................................. 310
Glove box light .........................................311
Hands-free system for mobile
phone...................................................... 275
Hazard lights
Switch ......................................................430
Head restraints
Adjusting .................................................. 54
Headlight aim ......................................... 422Headlight cleaner................................... 157
Headlights
Discharge headlight
precautions ....................................... 428
Replacing light bulbs ........................424
Switch ........................................................150
Wattage ................................................. 499
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 325
Side mirrors.......................................... 206
Hill-start assist control .......................... 177
Hood .......................................................... 369
Hooks
Cargo.......................................................332
Coat ......................................................... 330
Shopping bag ......................................332
Horn ............................................................ 138
I/M test ..................................................... 365
Identification
Engine ......................................................492
Vehicle...................................................... 491
Ignition switch ..........................................124
Illuminated entry system .................... 306
Indicator lights .........................................143
Initialization
Items to initialize................................. 520
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 66
Interior lights
Interior lights ........................................ 306
Switch ......................................................308
Wattage ................................................. 499
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 6 5If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 4 74If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 4 8 0If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out of PP. 4 7 5If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 4 8 3If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 4 76If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 4 8 0If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 9Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 4 8 6If the vehicle becomes stuck
