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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. 134), 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 3 4 )
■ The starter motor turns over slow ly, 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. 502)
● 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. 502)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 8 6 )
● 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
HeatersSeat heaters .......................................... 349
Side mirrors .......................................... 228
Hill-start assist control ......................... 197
Hood ..........................................................393
Hooks Cargo ......................................................356
Coat ......................................................... 354
Shopping bag ......................................356
Horn ............................................................ 149
I/M test ..................................................... 389
Identification Engine .......................................................513
Vehicle ......................................................513
Ignition switch.......................................... 134
Illuminated entry system ................... 330
Indicator lights......................................... 154
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 543
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 72
Interior lights Interior lights.........................................330
Switch ...................................................... 332
Wattage.................................................. 522
Jack Positioning a floor jack.................... 394
Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 487
Jack handle .............................................. 487 Keyless entry ............................................. 43
Keys
Electronic key .........................................28
Engine switch ........................................ 134
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 499
If you lose your keys ........................ 498
Key number..............................................28
Keyless entry............................................ 43
Keys..............................................................28
Mechanical key ...................................... 29
Wireless remote control key........... 43
Lexus Enform*
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 447
Wattage ..................................................522
Lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 330
Emergency flasher switch............. 454
Fog light switch .................................... 166
Hazard light switch .......................... 454
Headlights switch ................................ 162
Interior light switch ............................332
Outer foot lights................................. 330
Personal light switch .........................332
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 447
Shift lever light..................................... 330
Turn signal lever................................... 147
Vanity lights............................................ 341
Wattage ..................................................522
Load capacity...........................................213
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573
What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 8 7If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 4 9 6If the engine will not start
P. 8 6Engine immobilizer system
P. 5 0 2If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out of PP. 4 9 7If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The display on the engine cool-
ant temperature gauge flashes
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 5 0 5If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 4 9 8If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 5 0 2If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 6Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 8Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 0 8If the vehicle becomes stuck
