Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er toon page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page ).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page .345 358
333
345 270
352 358 80
If theEngineWon’tStart
Starting the
Engine
Emergency T owing
T he Starter Operates Normally Emergency
Towing
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
344
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CONT INUED
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 340
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Jack, Tire . 339
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Jump Starting . 345
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Keys . 79
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Label, Certif ication . 362
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH System . 42
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 362
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 79
...........................................
Switch . 81
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Timing Control System . 374
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Immobilizer System . 80
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 61
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 60, 351
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Charging System . 59, 349
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Cruise Control . 64
...................................
Door Open . 65
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 65
.
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 62
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Fog Light . 65
...................................
High Beam . 65
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 61
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Lights On . 65
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Low Fuel . 66
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Low Oil Pressure . 59, 349
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Low Tire Pressure . 63, 284 .......
Maintenance Minder . 62, 291
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 350
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REV Limit . 63
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Security System . 66
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Seat Belt . 59
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Side Airbag Of f . 60
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SRS . 60
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TPMS . 63, 285
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Trunk Open . 65
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 61
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VSA Activation . 64
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VSA System . 64
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Washer Level . 65
Indicators, Instrument .......................................
Panel . 57, 59
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Inf ant Restraint . 38
Inf ant Seats
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Installing . 41
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Tether Anchor Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 323
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Inf ormation Display . 67
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Inside Mirror . 108
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Inspection, Tire . 326
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Installing a Child Seat . 41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46 .............................
Using LATCH . 42
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Instrument Panel . 3, 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Instrument and Controls . 55
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Interior Lights . 114
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 142, 194
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