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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the engine will not star t
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( P. 164, 167), consider each of the following
points:
■ The engine will not start even though 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 again following correct starting proce-
dures. ( P. 164, 167)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 106)
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 599)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(
P. 592)

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Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 155
Correct posture..................... 113
Driving assist systems .......... 253
Off-road precautions............. 262
Procedures ........................... 154
Winter driving tips ................. 275
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is depleted...... 528, 597
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 554
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 597
If the engine will not start...... 591
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 593
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............ 599
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 565
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 565
If you cannot operate back door opener........................ 596
If you have a flat tire ............ 578
If you lose your keys............. 595
If you think something is wrong ................................. 561
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 607
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 608
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 555
If your vehicle overheats ...... 604 Engine
Compartment ........................495
Engine switch ................164, 167
Hood......................................494
How to start the engine ...................164, 167
Identification number .............613
If the engine will not start ......591
Ignition switch................164, 167
Overheating...........................604
Engine compartment cover.....497
Engine coolant Capacity ................................618
Checking ...............................503
Preparing and checking before winter .......................275
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................182
Engine immobilizer system.....106
Engine oil Capacity ................................616
Checking ...............................498
Preparing and checking before winter .......................275
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................501
Engine switch ...................164, 167
Event data recorder .................563
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Storage compartment ............. 458
Storage feature ........................ 416
Storage precautions ............... 270
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 607
Sun visors ................................ 429
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 98
Switch Emergency flasher switch .... 554
Engine switch ............... 164, 167
Fog light switch..................... 204
Hazard light switch ............... 554
Ignition switch ............... 164, 167
Light switches ....................... 198
Power back window switch..... 94
Power door lock switch........... 52
Power window switch ............. 91
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................... 207
Window lock switch ................ 91
Wiper and washer switch ..... 205 Tachometer
Tachometer ...........................182
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................198
Wattage .................................624
Talk switch................................385
Telephone switch .....................385
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................109
Engine immobilizer system ...106
Theft prevention labels............112
Tire inflation pressure .............520
Tire information Glossary ................................633
Size .......................................630
Tire identification number ......629
Uniform tire quality grading ...631
Tires Chains ...................................275
Checking ...............................514
If you have a flat tire ..............578
Inflation pressure...................520
Inflation pressure sensor .......514
Information ............................628
Replacing ..............................578
Rotating tires .........................514
Size .......................................623
Snow tires .............................275
Spare tire...............................578
Tissue pocket ...........................420
Tools .........................................578
Total load capacity...................273
Towing
Dinghy towing........................293
Emergency towing.................555
Trailer towing.........................280
TRAC (TRC) ..............................253
Traction control........................253
Trip information .......................194
Trip meter .................................182T

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 578If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 106Engine immobilizer system
P. 591If the engine will not start
P. 599If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out of PP. 593If 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. 604If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 595If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 599If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 1Side doors
P. 5 6Back door
The horn begins to soundP. 109Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 607If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 565If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds