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6-4. Emergency Starting
Starting a Flooded Engine
Follow this procedure:If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait
ten seconds and try again.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), then pres s the push button start. If the
engine starts, release the accele rator immediately because the
engine will suddenly rev up.
If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelera-
tor.
If the engine still does not start using the above procedure, have your
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in
the engine).
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If Trouble Arises
WARNING
■Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have
your Toyota dealer perform all servicing and repairs
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pre-
tensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious
injury or death.
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If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease
vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and
braking
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is danger-
ous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering
or braking. Vehicle driv ability could worsen and re sult in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position
where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you
have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the
system monitored again by your Toyota dealer or a tire repair station.
■Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is da ngerous, even if you know why it
is illuminated. Have th e problem taken care of as soon as possible
before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire
failure and a dangerous accident.
NOTICE
■ Automatic Transaxle Warning Light
If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an
electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Toyota in this condition could
cause damage to your transaxle. Consult your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ KEY Warning Light
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator
light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be
started, try starting it using the emergency operation for starting the engine,
and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
