2017 TOYOTA YARIS Starter

1384-2. Driving procedures
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. ( →P. 293)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-
ods of time without the engine running.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
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 procedures.
(→ P. 136)
● Vehicles with engine immobilizer system: There may be a malfunc-
tion in the engine i mmobilizer system. (→ P. 6 7 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 327)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
If the engine will not start eve n though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( →P. 136), consider each of the follow-
ing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
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
volume.

3267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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. 327)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles
with a smart entry & start system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.