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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 4 8 0 )
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn ov er, 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. 4 8 0 )
● 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
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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..................................................498
Fuel
Capacity...................................................491
Fuel gauge ..............................................139
Fuel pump shut off system ............438
Gas station information..................540
Information............................................ 499
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 ......................................... 422 Headlight cleaner...................................157
Headlights
Discharge headlight precautions ....................................... 428
Replacing light bulbs ........................424
Switch........................................................150
Wattage ................................................. 498
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 ..................................................... 489
Vehicle.................................................... 489
Ignition switch ..........................................124
Illuminated entry system .................... 306
Indicator lights .........................................143
Initialization Items to initialize................................... 519
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 66
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 306
Switch......................................................308
Wattage ................................................. 498
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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
