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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. 165, 174), consider each of the following
points.
The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates 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. 165, 174)
There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(P. 8 5 )
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. 403)
The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The starter motor does not turn over. (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)
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. 395)
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Engine
Compartment ........................ 298
Engine switch ................ 165, 174
Hood ..................................... 294
How to start the
engine ......................... 165, 174
Identification number............. 417
If the engine will not start ...... 394
Ignition switch ............... 165, 174
Overheating .......................... 408
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 423
Checking ............................... 302
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 190
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 420
Checking ............................... 299
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Engine switch................... 165, 174
Engine switch light .................. 255
EPS............................................ 222
Event data recorder ................... 22Floor mat .................................. 271
Fluid
Washer ................................. 309
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 212
Wattage ................................ 427
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 212
Wattage ................................ 427
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 365
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 427
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 58
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 427
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 419
Fuel gauge ............................ 190
Fuel pump shut off system.... 361
Gas station information ......... 448
Information ............................ 428
Refueling................................. 81
Fuel door .................................... 81
Fuel filler door............................ 81
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 361
Fuses ........................................ 324F
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Gauges...................................... 190
Glove box ................................. 258
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 352
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 64
Headlight cleaner ..................... 214
Headlights
Discharge headlight
precautions ......................... 349
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch ................................... 205
Wattage................................. 427
Heaters
Seat heaters.......................... 269
Side mirror ............................ 252
Hood.......................................... 294
Horn .......................................... 189Identification
Engine................................... 417
Vehicle .................................. 417
Ignition switch ................. 165, 174
Ignition switch light
Ignition switch light................ 255
Illuminated entry system ........ 255
Immobilizer system ................... 85
Indicator lights ......................... 195
Inside rear view mirror .............. 74
Interior light
Interior light ........................... 256
Switch ................................... 256
Wattage ................................ 427
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 296
Vehicle-equipped
jack ............................. 371, 379
Jack handle ...................... 371, 379G
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Tachometer
Tachometer ........................... 190
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 205
Theft deterrent system
Double locking system ............ 92
Engine immobilizer system ..... 85
Tire inflation pressure ............. 426
Tires
Chains ................................... 229
Checking ............................... 311
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit .............................. 379
If you have a flat tire...... 371, 379
Inflation pressure .................. 314
Replacing .............................. 371
Rotating tires ......................... 311
Size ....................................... 426
Snow tires ............................. 229
Spare tire .............................. 371Tools ................................. 371, 379
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 353
Traction control ....................... 222
Transmission shift
switches ......................... 180, 182
TRC ........................................... 222
Trip meter ................................. 190
Trunk
Opener .................................... 53
Trunk light
Wattage ................................ 427
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 427T
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 7 1
P. 3 7 9If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 3 9 4If the engine will not start
P. 8 5Engine immobilizer system
P. 4 0 3If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 3 9 7If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant tem-
perature gauge enters the
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 4 0 8If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 3 9 8If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 4 0 3If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 0Doors
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 4 1 1If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 3 6 2If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...