6338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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.
Gasoline engine: Refuel the vehicle.
Diesel engine: P. 6 4 8
● The engine may be flooded. (gasoline engine)
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
( P. 266, 269)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(if equipped: P. 95)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. (P. 639)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 634)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( P. 266, 269), consider each of the
following 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.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart entry &
start system).
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Eco Driving Indicator....... 128, 130
Emergency flashers................. 592
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 635
Replacing the battery ............ 567
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 602
If a warning light turns on ...... 602
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 635
If the engine will not start ...... 633
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 639
If you have a flat tire.............. 616
If you lose your keys ............. 156
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 648
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 600
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 649
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 593
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 595
If your vehicle overheats ....... 645
Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 267
Compartment ........................ 539
Engine switch................ 266, 269
Hood ..................................... 537
How to start the
engine......................... 266, 269
Identification number ............ 658
If the engine will not start ...... 633
If you run out of fuel and the
engine stalls ....................... 648
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 593
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 266, 269
Overheating .......................... 645
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 671
Checking ............................... 544
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 403
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................ 134
Engine immobilizer system ...... 95
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 661
Checking ............................... 541
Oil level warning light ............ 606
Oil pressure warning light ..... 602
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 403
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 543
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Gauges...................................... 132
Glove box ................................. 507
Grocery bag hooks .................. 518
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*.............. 447
Head restraints......................... 223
Headlights ................................ 292
Light switch ........................... 292
Replacing light bulbs ............. 577
Wattage................................. 679
Heated steering wheel ............. 501
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 492
Heated steering wheel .......... 501
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 484
Seat heaters.......................... 501
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 494
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 588
Hill-start assist control ............ 387
Hood.......................................... 537
Hooks
Coat hooks ............................ 519
Grocery bag hooks................ 518
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..... 36
Horn .......................................... 227
Identification
Engine................................... 658
Vehicle .................................. 656
Ignition switch (engine
switch) ............................ 266, 269
Auto power off function ......... 273
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 272
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 267
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 593
Starting the engine........ 266, 269
Ignition switch light
(engine switch light) ............. 503
Illuminated entry system ........ 505
Immobilizer system ................... 95
Indicators ................................. 124
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance
data .................................... 543
Item to initialize ..................... 690
Inside rear view mirror ............ 228
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 134
Intercooler ................................ 545
Interior lights............................ 503
Switch ................................... 504
Wattage ................................ 679
Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 617
Jack handle .............................. 622
Jam protection function
Power windows ..................... 233
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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Snow tires................................. 403
“SOS” button ........................... 520
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 677
Storage location .................... 616
Spark plug ................................ 672
Specifications .......................... 652
Speedometer ............................ 133
Steering
Column lock release ..... 268, 274
Fluid ...................................... 677
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 226
Audio switches ...................... 410
Heated steering wheel .......... 501
Meter control switches .......... 142
Stop & Start system................. 377
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 586
Wattage................................. 679
Storage feature ........................ 506
Storage precautions ................ 506
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 649
Sun visors ................................ 514
Switch
Audio remote control
switches*............................ 410
Cruise control switch ............. 348
“DISP” button ........................ 138
Door lock switch .................... 176
Emergency flashers switch ... 592
Engine switch ................ 266, 269
Fog light switch ..................... 299
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 363
Heated steering wheel
switch.................................. 501
Ignition switch ............... 266, 269
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 337
Light switches ....................... 292
Meter control switches .......... 142
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 229
Power door lock switch ......... 176
Power window switch............ 232
Rear differential lock
switch ................................. 373
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 485, 494
Seat heater switches ............ 501
“SOS” button ......................... 520
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*............ 452
Window lock switch............... 233
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 302
Tachometer .............................. 133
Tailgate ..................................... 181
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 292
Replacing light bulbs............. 586
Wattage ................................ 679
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*.............. 452
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 119
Engine immobilizer system ..... 95
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 677
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.